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How to Steam Broccoli

Name: How to Steam Broccoli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds broccoli crown, cut into 1-inch florets; Olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper to taste

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.

10 min total 5 min prep 5 min cook 4 48 cal

Ingredients

4 serv.

1 1/2 pounds broccoli crown, cut into 1-inch florets
Olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

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