This simple steamed broccoli recipe takes just ten minutes, makes perfect bright green broccoli, and works with almost any meal. And unlike boiling broccoli, steaming keeps the flavor vibrant and the texture perfectly tender (no mushy broccoli here!) This recipe yields two servings.
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones you keep coming back to again and again, and this steamed broccoli is definitely one of those recipes for me. I love it because it's practically foolproof, and you even don't need any fancy equipment. A small pot and lid will do the trick (steamer basket is optional).
And this side works with ALL the things, whether you're making a quick weeknight dinner or need an extra weekend side. Let me show you how easy is is to make it!
🌿 Ingredients
Feel free to substitute olive oil for butter to make this dish vegan and dairy-free; either way is delicious!
See recipe card below for exact quantities.
📝 Instructions
Pro tip: If you do happen to have a steamer basket, boil about an inch or so of water in your pot before you place the basket with broccoli in it and cover.
🥧 Serving suggestions
There are SO many great ways to use steamed broccoli, but here are a few of my favorite dishes to serve it with:
It's also amazing tossed into scrambled eggs or added to leftover rice for a quick lunch. 🙂
💭 FAQ
Yes; you can steam frozen broccoli instead of fresh. There is no need to defrost it first, but you may need to add an additional 1-2 minutes of steaming time depending on the size of the florets.
In addition to butter or olive oil, steamed broccoli also goes great with a little garlic, parmesan or fresh lemon.
🍳 Recipe
Quick Small Batch Steamed Broccoli (10 Minutes)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Wash the broccoli and cut into florets.2 cups broccoli florets
- Fill a medium pot with an inch of water and place the broccoli florets into a steamer basket inside the pot. If you don't have a steamer basket, add the broccoli directly to the water. Cover, bring to a boil and steam for about 4-5 minutes or until the broccoli just turns bright green. (Drain the water if you're not using a basket.)
- Place the broccoli in a large mixing bowl, add the butter (or oil) and salt and pepper and toss to coat.2 teaspoons unsalted butter, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper
- Serve immediately, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Notes
Storage: Steamed broccoli will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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