Steamed broccoli is a simple but delicious and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed as a side or main course. The cooking method preserves the bright green color and crisp-tender texture of the vegetable, while also enhancing its slightly bitter flavor. Steamed broccoli is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and antioxidants. It is also a low-calorie and low-fat food, making it a healthy choice for those looking to maintain a healthy weight or manage their blood sugar levels. With its versatility and ease of preparation, steamed broccoli is a great addition to any meal.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, AND LEMON
Steamed Broccoli with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Lemon
Categories Garlic Vegetable Side Steam Low Fat Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Graduation Lemon Broccoli Healthy Gourmet Sugar Conscious Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Discard tough lower third of broccoli stem. Peel remaining stem and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Cut broccoli into 2-inch florets. In a steamer set over boiling water steam broccoli, covered, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
- While broccoli is steaming, finely chop garlic and in a small skillet combine with oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat garlic mixture over moderate heat until garlic is fragrant. In a bowl toss broccoli with garlic mixture.
STEAMED BROCCOLI
A quick and simple broccoli recipe. Skip the bacon, swap olive oil for butter, toss in some cheese; whatever you like.
Provided by hcir614
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Broccoli
Time 15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Mix steamed broccoli, bacon, butter, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 90.4 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
STEAMED BROCCOLI AND SQUASH
Writes Dorothy Smith of Eldorado, Arkansas, "This hot side dish pairs two colorful vegetables and a savory dressing. I never have leftovers."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the broccoli and squash in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and steam for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients. Remove vegetables from steamer; drizzle with oil mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts :
STEAMED CHILEAN SEA BASS WITH CHINESE BROCCOLI, ASIAN AROMATICS AND BLACK BEAN SAUCE
Steps:
- Lightly saute shallots, ginger, garlic and sugar in the sesame oil until shallots are translucent. Add chicken stock and soy sauce to the mixture. Reduce liquid by half over medium heat and then add the black beans. Simmer for 10 minutes. Place aromatics in the bottom of the steam basket, and then place the fish and the broccoli on top of the steam basket. Place the steam basket over the simmering pot of water until the fish is cooked. Drizzle the sauce over the fish and serve.
STEAMED LEMON BROCCOLI
I first tried this sunny side dish because it seemed to be a fresh, nutritious and easy combination. Now it's the only way my husband will eat broccoli. I love to pair it with grilled meat on hot days. -Michelle Hanson, Oacoma, South Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring 1 in. water to a boil; place broccoli in a steamer basket over the water. Cover; steam for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain and set aside. , In a skillet, saute the onion, celery and garlic in butter until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the lemon zest and juice, salt if desired, pepper and broccoli; heat through.
Nutrition Facts :
STEAMED BROCCOLI FLORETS
Steamed Broccoli Florets, with a tart mustard vinaigrette, is a delightful fast-to-fix recipe from field editor Peggy Van Arsdale of Crosswicks, New Jersey. "My Aunt Marion was a wonderful cook. I have many recipes from her, including this one," Peggy pens.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the sugar, vinegar, oil, water, prepared mustard, salt, pepper and ground mustard. Set aside. , Place broccoli in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Place in a serving bowl. Whisk dressing; drizzle over broccoli and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
SIMPLE STEAMED BROCCOLI
Lemon juice gives a lift to this steamed veggie side.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place broccoli in a steamer basket set inside a pot of boiling water. Steam, covered, until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes.
- Transfer broccoli to a serving bowl and toss with remaining ingredients.
STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH CHEDDAR SAUCE
Our rendition of this classic combination gives it a more sophisticated flavor, but one that will still satisfy kids who want cheese on everything.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Steam broccoli; transfer to a large bowl.
- Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until foamy. Whisk in flour; cook, whisking, until mixture darkens slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Add mustard and milk; simmer, whisking, until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir in cheese until just melted; season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over broccoli; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g
SUNNY'S QUICK STEAMED BROCCOLI SALAD
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the broccoli: Steam the broccoli according to the package directions.
- Add the thyme, garlic and zest to a large bowl and brush or rub the ingredients against the bottom and sides of the bowl. Add the steamed broccoli and toss. Refrigerate until chilled.
- For the dressing: In a medium bowl, add the mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, sugar and some black pepper. Whisk until the sugar dissolves.
- For the salad: Add the red onions, raisins and cranberries to the bowl with the dressing. Stir to combine.
- Discard the thyme from the broccoli. Add the dressing and gently fold until the broccoli is evenly coated. Serve chilled or at room temperature sprinkled with the almonds.
STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC OIL
The garlic and lemon zest jazz up your healthy broccoli side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place a steamer basket in a saucepan filled with 1 inch water. Bring to a gentle boil. Add broccoli. Cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add garlic and lemon zest; season with salt and pepper. Cook until garlic is golden, 1 to 3 minutes. Immediately remove from heat, and drizzle over broccoli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g
STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH ALMONDS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 12m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place broccoli into baking dish and pour in water. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Cook at 100 percent for 8 minutes. In a 1 cup glass measuring cup, melt butter with lemon juice, almonds and salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute and 30 seconds.
STEAMED BROCCOLI AND SQUASH
Make and share this Steamed Broccoli and Squash recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Steam vegetables for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Heat olive oil, butter, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano until fragrant.
- Toss steamed veggies with butter mix, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste as well.
- Garnish with shaved parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.2, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 39.9, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.7, Protein 4.7
STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH OLIVE OIL AND PARMESAN
Categories Vegetable Side Steam Vegetarian Quick & Easy Parmesan Broccoli Healthy Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cut broccoli into 1 1/2- to 2-inch-wide florets. Peel stem and cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch-wide sticks.
- Steam broccoli in a steamer rack set over boiling water, covered, until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and toss with oil, cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH GINGER
Steps:
- In a steamer place the stems on the bottom, slice 3 thin slices of ginger, place over stems and top with broccoli florets. Steam broccoli for 5 minutes.
- Grate the rest of the ginger, there should be about 2 teaspoons. Mix the ginger with soy, vinegar, and sesame oil, and toss with broccoli (remove the ginger slices before serving). Arrange on platter, top with red pepper, scallions and sesame seeds
- TIP:
- LOOKS LIKE BROCCOLI.... BROCCOLI RABE
- Trim off the bottom, tough stems of the broccoli rabe, wash well. Slice stems into 1/2-inch pieces and saute with whole peeled garlic cloves in olive oil. After 5 minutes add florets, saute until slightly tender, add a pinch of Italian red pepper and serve over pasta.
STEAMED SALMON WITH BROCCOLI AND SHALLOTS
This steamed salmon dish is simple, tasty, and wholesome. Serve over brown rice or quinoa.
Provided by Cinderella
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Salmon Fillet Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides. Place fillets, skin-side up, in the skillet; cook for 4 minutes. Flip salmon skin-side down and spread shallot and garlic over top. Add broccoli around the fillets, stirring to coat in oil. Squeeze lemon halves over salmon and broccoli.
- Cover the skillet and steam until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 52 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 205.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
STEAMED BROCCOLI &CARROTS
This is good with any meal.Its really good in the summer with fresh vegetables.
Provided by shirley terhaar
Categories Vegetables
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Break broccoli into florets.Discard large stems.Trim stems;cut stems into slices.
- 2. Place 2 to 3 inch of water and steamer basket in large saucepan;bring water to boil.
- 3. Add broccoli and carrots ;cover.steam about 8 to 10 min or until vegetables are crisp-tender.Place vegetables in serving bowl.Add butter;toss lightly to coat.Season to taste with salt and pepper.
BAKED HOISIN CHICKEN WITH STEAMED BROCCOLI
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 33m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Put the chicken in the baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Pour the hoisin sauce over the chicken and turn the chicken to coat evenly. Bake until opaque and cooked through, about 18 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pour an inch or more of water in a skillet or wok and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Place the broccoli stems in a bamboo or collapsible steamer. Set the steamer over the boiling water, cover, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add the florets and continue to cook just until the vegetables are crisp tender and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes more. Season with the salt and pepper.
- Divide the chicken and broccoli among 4 plates and serve.
STEAMED CHILEAN SEABASS WITH CHINESE BROCCOLI, ASIAN AROMATICS AND BLACK BEAN SAUCE
Steps:
- Lightly saute shallots, ginger, garlic in the sesame oil until shallots are translucent. Add sugar, chicken stock and soy sauce to the mixture. Reduce liquid by half over medium heat and then add the black beans. Simmer for 10 minutes. Place aromatics in the bottom of the steam basket, and then place the fish and the broccoli on top of the steam basket. Place the steam basket over the simmering pot of water until the fish is cooked. Drizzle sauce over the fish to finish the dish.
DIJON VINAIGRETTE FOR STEAMED BROCCOLI
Serve this vinaigrette with Steamed Broccoli for a quick, healthy side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Yield Makes 1/3 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk together mustard, vinegar, parsley, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
STEAMED BROCCOLI
I first tried this sunny side dish because it seemed to be a fresh, nutritious and easy combination. Now it's the only way my husband will eat broccoli. I love to pair it with grilled meat on hot days.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place broccoli in a steamer basket. Place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain and set aside. , In a large skillet, saute the onion, celery and garlic in butter for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add the lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper and broccoli; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right broccoli: Select broccoli with tightly closed florets and a deep green color. Avoid broccoli with yellow or wilted florets.
- Wash the broccoli thoroughly: Rinse the broccoli under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
- Cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces: Cut the broccoli into florets and then cut each floret into two or three pieces.
- Steam the broccoli for the right amount of time: The steaming time will vary depending on the size and thickness of the broccoli pieces. As a general rule, steam the broccoli for 3-5 minutes for tender-crisp broccoli or 5-7 minutes for softer broccoli.
- Season the broccoli to taste: Once the broccoli is steamed, season it with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings.
Conclusion:
Steamed broccoli is a simple and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a healthy meal. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Steaming broccoli is a great way to preserve its nutrients and flavor. With just a few simple steps, you can easily prepare steamed broccoli at home. Experiment with different seasonings and sauces to find your favorite way to enjoy this versatile vegetable.
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