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How to Steam Broccoli

One of the fastest and easiest ways to cook broccoli is to simply steam it. Learn how to steam broccoli with these instructions.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Mary Younkin

Ingredients

  • 1 pound broccoli cut into bite-size pieces
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper adjust to taste

Instructions

  • Bring two inches of water to boil in a large pot.
  • Place the broccoli in a steamer basket and put the basket into the pot of boiling water. Cover the pot, and lower the heat to medium. Steam for 5-6 minutes.
  • Remove them from the heat when the broccoli is bright green and still slightly firm. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 707IU | Vitamin C: 101mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg