Easy Steamed Broccoli
Bring fresh flavor to your dinner side dish with our simple steamed broccoli recipe. It's easy and delicious!
Ingredients
- 12 cups broccoli florets, about 2 to 3 pounds of crowns
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 clove garlic, cut in half, optional
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Put about an inch of water into a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Put the broccoli florets into a steamer insert or steamer basket and place over the boiling water. Reduce heat to keep the water simmering and cover the pan.12 cups broccoli florets
- Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the broccoli is just tender.
- Meanwhile, put the butter and garlic halves, if using, in a skillet over medium heat. When the butter stops foaming, remove it from the heat. Let stand while the broccoli cooks.4 tbsp butter | 1 clove garlic
- Discard the garlic pieces, if using, and toss the steamed broccoli with the butter. Add salt and pepper, to taste.salt and freshly ground black pepper
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 579mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1367IUVitamin C: 163mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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