How to Steam Broccoli

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This is how to steam broccoli on the stovetop, preserving its gorgeous green color, texture, and nutritional value. It's easy to make using a steamer basket, and the notes below provide two additional methods.

Prep
9 min
Cook
50 min
Servings
Difficulty
Medium

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Fill a large saucepan with 1-inch of water.
  3. 3 Add a steamer basket to the saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. 4 Place broccoli florets in steamer basket; reduce heat to medium-low and cover.
  5. 5 Steam until broccoli is crisp tender, 5 to 6 minutes, or desired doneness.
  6. 6 Season with olive oil, salt, and pepper, to taste, as desired.

Nutrition per serving

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