Description
Steamed broccoli is an amazingly healthy vegetable with vibrant green color and a broad range of health benefits. Here’s a quick guide on how to steam broccoli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of broccoli or bag of pre-cut broccoli florets
Optional add-ons
- cashew mayo
- lemon juice
- garlic
- balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add 1-inch of water and a steamer basket to the saucepan and bring the water to a boil.
- Place the broccoli in the basket, cover reduce the heat to medium, and let it cook for 4-5 minutes. The broccoli is done when it’s fork tender. Don’t let the broccoli overcook or it will turn an ugly green and get all soft and mushy.
- Carefully remove from the heat, season as desired with optional add-ons, and enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 4
- Calories: 52
- Sugar: 2.6 g
- Sodium: 50.2 mg
- Fat: 0.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 10.1 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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