Simple Steamed Broccoli Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
3 minutes
Servings:
6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 5 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 ½-2 cups water
Directions
  1. Wash the broccoli and drain in a colander
  2. Trim the broccoli into bite size pieces.
  3. Add 1 ½ to 2 cups of water into a pot or pan for steaming.
  4. Pour the broccoli into a steamer basket and place this inside the pot or pan. Bring the water to a boil. Cover with a lid and reduce heat to medium.
  5. Cook for 3 minutes. Remove broccoli from steamer basket. Your broccoli should be bright green and tender, but still crunchy.
  6. Transfer the steamed broccoli to a bowl for serving and season with fresh lemon, olive oil, salt, and pepper if desired.