Steamed Broccoli
Steamed broccoli is the healthiest way to prepare this superfood, preserving color, crisp texture, and nutrients. It cooks in just 5 minutes and maintains its vibrant green when done correctly.
⏱️ Cooking Time: 5 minutes
🥘 Ingredients
- 1 head of broccoli (400g)
- Water for steaming
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil and lemon for serving (optional)
👨🍳 How to Make
- 1
Cut broccoli into uniform florets and wash well.
- 2
Add water to the pot (about 3cm) without touching the steamer basket.
- 3
Bring water to a boil.
- 4
Place florets in the steamer basket, cover.
- 5
Steam for 4-5 minutes until bright green and al dente.
- 6
Remove immediately to stop cooking.
- 7
Season with salt, olive oil, and lemon.
🔄 Cooking Variations
| Method | Time | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauteed broccoli | 7 min | Saute in olive oil with garlic over high heat for 5-7 minutes. Crispy and flavorful. | |
| Roasted broccoli | 20 min | Seasoned with olive oil and garlic, roast at 220C for 15-20 min. The tips get crispy and caramelized. |
💡 Tips
- ✦ Do not overcook! Overcooked broccoli turns yellowish and loses nutrients.
- ✦ Cut thicker stems in half to cook at the same rate as florets.
- ✦ An ice bath after steaming preserves the bright green color.
- ✦ Broccoli stems are also edible: peel and cook them together.
🧠 Did You Know?
Broccoli belongs to the same family as cauliflower, cabbage, and kale - the cruciferous family.
Broccoli contains more vitamin C per serving than an orange.
🥗 Nutrition Info
A 100g serving of steamed broccoli contains only 35 kcal, 7g of carbohydrates, 2.4g of protein, and 3.3g of fiber. Excellent source of vitamins C, K, and folate.