How to Steam Broccoli
Serves 4
This steamed broccoli recipe is my favorite method for cooking broccoli. It takes less than 10 minutes, and the florets are sweet, crisp-tender, and bright green. Serve it as a side dish, or toss it into grain bowls, mac and cheese, and more!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- Water, for steaming
- Extra-virgin olive oil, optional, to taste
- Fresh lemon juice, optional, to taste
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place the broccoli florets in a steamer basket and set over a pot with 1-inch of water.
- Bring the water to a simmer, cover, and let steam 5 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.
- Season the steamed broccoli with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, as desired.