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Steamed Broccoli

This simple Steamed fresh Broccoli is healthy, delicious, and ready in minutes on the stove. There are many ways to jazz it up and everyone happy!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to steam broccoli, broccoli
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 54kcal
Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

  • 2 crowns fresh broccoli about 2 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons butter or ghee
  • 1 teaspoon garlic-pepper sea salt seasoning

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with about 1-inch of water. Place on the stove and bring to a boil.
  • Add the broccoli florets to a steamer basket. Carefully slide the steamer basket into the pot.
  • Cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Taste test to make sure it is crisp tender. If not, cook for one additional minute and try it again.
  • Carefully remove the steamer basket and pour the broccoli into a large bowl.
  • Gently toss with the butter/ghee and the garlic-pepper sea salt seasoning. Serve immediately with your favorite protein.

Notes

  • Do not overcook your broccoli, it will turn to mush after about 8 minutes.
  • Tender crisp steamed broccoli will still be bright green. Overcooked broccoli will turn olive green and look drab.
  • Feel free to substitute your own seasoning choice, or simply toss with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 196IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg