How to Steam Broccoli Perfectly Every Time

Name: How to Steam Broccoli Perfectly Every Time
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 bunch broccoli; 1 serving Olive oil, butter, or mayonnaise (use olive oil if cooking vegan); 1 serving Freshly ground black pepper; 1 serving Lemon zest or juice, balsamic vinegar, seasoned rice vinegar; 1 serving Toasted almonds, toasted sesame seeds; 1 serving Chicken; 1 serving Beef; 1 serving Pork; 1 serving Fish and Seafood; 1 serving Pasta and Noodles

How to Steam Broccoli Perfectly Every Time takes approximately 15 minutes from beginning to end. This main course has 582 calories, 33g of protein, and 33g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 2. Plenty of people made this recipe, and 672 would say it hit the spot. Head to the store and pick up broccoli, chicken, pepper, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.

Instructions

Cut the crowns away from the large stems of the broccoli. Break the crown up into bite-sized florets. Rinse the broccoli florets thoroughly.

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Broccoli

Peel and discard the thick outer skin of the stems. Slice the stems or cut them into quarters lengthwise.

Bring steamer water to a boil:

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Water

Place 3/4 to 1 inch of water in a saucepan with a steamer and bring to a boil. (Note that is you don't have a steamer, you can simply put the broccoli directly into an inch of boiling water.)

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Broccoli

Water

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Sauce Pan

Add broccoli, steam 5 to 6 min:

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Broccoli

Add the broccoli to the steamer and cover; reduce heat to medium and let cook for 5-6 minutes. The broccoli is done when you can pierce it with a fork. As soon as it is pierce-able, remove from heat, place in serving dish.

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Broccoli

Note that green vegetables like broccoli will turn from vibrant green to drab olive green at about the 7 minute mark of cooking. So, watch the time, and don't let the broccoli overcook!

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Vegetable

Broccoli

Olives

Dress with your favorite topping: Dress to taste with butter, olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon zest or juice, seasoned rice vinegar, balsamic vinegar, ground black pepper, toasted almonds, or sesame seeds.

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Seasoned Rice Vinegar