How to Steam Broccoli in the Microwave
Once you know how to steam broccoli in the microwave, you will see how quick and easy it is to serve this super healthy vegetable to your whole family. Use a covered dish, steamer bag, or silicone steamer to make perfect microwave broccoli every time.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Broccoli
- 3 tablespoon Water
- 1 teaspoon Minced garlic optional
Instructions
- On a cutting board, cut the broccoli crown from the stem. Break the broccoli spears into bite-sized pieces with clean hands or cut them with a knife.
- Add 3 tablespoon of cold water to the bottom of the dish you're using, whether it's a glass/porcelain microwave-safe baking dish OR a silicone microwave steaming basket.
- Place the broccoli sections into the bottom of the dish. If you are using a glass dish, the broccoli will go directly into the water. If you have a silicone steaming basket, then the water goes in the bottom section and the broccoli will lay on top in the vegetable compartment. Put the lid on the container.
- Microwave for 3-4 minutes, depending on how you prefer your broccoli to get cooked. You'll have microwave steamed broccoli that's al dente after 3 minutes and it'll be crisp-tender after about 4 minutes.
- If you've steamed the microwave broccoli 4 minutes and it's still not soft enough for your liking, continuing cooking the vegetable in 30-second increments until it's just right.
- Drain any remaining water that's left in the dish and serve the broccoli immediately.
Notes
Add our cheese sauce recipe if desired, or serve with butter, oil, or lemon.
Nutrition
Calories: 53kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.05gSodium: 51mgPotassium: 483mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 947IUVitamin C: 136mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 1mg
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