Steamed Broccoli Recipe
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Ingredients
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Steamed Broccoli
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Broccoli
Start by washing the fresh broccoli under cold running water. Trim the ends of the stalks and cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- 2
Set Up the Steamer
Fill a pot with 1 cup of water and bring it to a boil. Place a steamer basket over the pot, ensuring that the bottom of the basket does not touch the boiling water.
- 3
Steam the Broccoli
Once the water is boiling, carefully place the broccoli florets into the steamer basket. Cover the pot with a lid and steam the broccoli for about 5-7 minutes, or until it is bright green and tender but still crisp.
- 4
Season the Broccoli
Remove the steamer basket from the pot and transfer the steamed broccoli to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.
- 5
Serve
Serve the steamed broccoli warm as a side dish or as part of your favorite meal. Enjoy your healthy and flavorful steamed broccoli!