How to quickly and easily steam broccoli to perfection!
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Broccoli is one of the most delicious and versatile vegetables out there! It can be served as a steamed side, in a scrumptious pasta or rice dish, or served uncooked on a healthy veggie charcuterie board. However you want to serve broccoli, it’s sure to be delicious and packed full of healthy benefits!
When it comes to cooking steamed broccoli, there is a little bit of a trick to it so that you end up with perfectly cooked broccoli instead of limp, soggy broccoli mush. The trick is to use a steamer basket and to only cook the broccoli for a few minutes.
To help make sure you end up with perfectly cooked broccoli every time I’m breaking my simple process down for you step-by-step. Here’s How to Steam Broccoli quickly, easily, and perfectly every time!
To easily steam broccoli, all you need is: broccoli, water, a cutting board, steamer basket, and a cooking pot. First, cut the broccoli into medium size florets. Then, measure and pour the water into a cooking pot, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, place a steamer basket in the pot above the water. Place the broccoli in the basket, cover with lid, and steam for 6-7 minutes. Broccoli should turn bright green and still have a bit of crunchiness. Finally, carefully remove the steamer basket and transfer the broccoli to a serving dish. Serve and enjoy!
Steaming Equipment
For this simple and satisfying side dish, I only need the help of 4 tools and utensils. Easy peasy! Here’s what I use for cooking perfectly steamed broccoli:
Simple, Steamy Ingredients
Loved that short and simple equipment list? Then you’re going to love my even shorter ingredient list! Here are my 2 simple ingredients for steamed broccoli:
- 3 lb Broccoli
- 3 cups water
How to Easily Steam Broccoli
Now let’s move on to this quick and simple process. Nothing complicated here, just an easy side dish that can be whipped up in no time! Here’s how to steam broccoli:
- First, cut the broccoli into medium size florets on the cutting board and measure out the water with a measuring cup.
- Next, pour the measured water into the cooking pot.
- Cover the pot with a lid to help heat the water faster.
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Then, place a steamer basket into the cooking pot above the water.
- Place the broccoli florets in the steamer basket, close the lid, and steam them over medium heat for 6-7 minutes.
- The broccoli is ready when it turns bright green and is still a little bit crunchy and not soggy.
- Then, carefully remove the steamer basket from the pot. I like to use tongs for this part.
- Finally, transfer the steamed broccoli to a serving bowl, serve, and enjoy!
Storing Steamed Broccoli
To store steamed broccoli: transfer the cooked broccoli to a shallow airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Softer steamed broccoli should be kept only up to 3 days after cooking. Always label the date on the outside of the container to keep up with freshness.
Side Dish Recipes
Steamy Recipes
Can’t get enough of those simple and scrumptious side dishes? I’ve got even more easy side dish recipes for you to check out plus a few other recipes to try this delectable steamed broccoli in!
More Satisfying Sides:
- Easy Coleslaw
- Steamed Asparagus
- Instant Pot Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- Easy Instant Pot Whole Potatoes
- Grilled Mexican Street Corn Salad
- Mexican Rice
- Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice
- Easy Calrose Rice
- Summer Cucumber Salad
Try this steamed broccoli in these delightful dinner recipes:
- Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli
- Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Spinach
- Quick Chicken Alfredo
- One-Pot Pasta
- Macaroni Salad with Chicken
How to Steam Broccoli
Ingredients
- 3 lb Broccoli
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- First, cut the broccoli into medium size florets on the cutting board and measure out the water with a measuring cup.
- Next, pour the measured water into the cooking pot.
- Cover the pot with a lid to help heat the water faster.
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Then, place a steamer basket into the cooking pot above the water.
- Place the broccoli florets in the steamer basket, close the lid, and steam them over medium heat for 6-7 minutes.
- The broccoli is ready when it turns bright green and is still a little bit crunchy and not soggy.
- Then, carefully remove the steamer basket from the pot. I like to use tongs for this part.
- Finally, transfer the steamed broccoli to a serving bowl, serve, and enjoy!
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