Perfectly Tender-Crisp Steamed Broccoli with Lemon Herb Drizzle
Learn to make perfectly tender-crisp steamed broccoli with a light lemon herb drizzle for a nutritious dish.
Equipment
- large skillet or pot
Ingredients
Broccoli
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into uniform florets
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt Pinch
- black pepper Pinch
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare the broccoli by washing the head and cutting it into bite-sized florets.
- Place the ½ cup of water into a large skillet or pot with a tight-fitting lid.
- Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Place the broccoli florets into the pot, ensuring they sit above the boiling water if using a steamer basket.
- Cover the pot immediately and reduce the heat to medium.
- Steam for 4 to 6 minutes. Check for doneness by piercing a floret with a fork; it should offer slight resistance.
- Drain any remaining water immediately.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the lemon herb drizzle over the hot broccoli and toss gently to coat. Serve right away.
Notes
For a garlic flavor, add 1 minced clove of garlic to the lemon drizzle mixture. For a restaurant-style flavor, substitute the drizzle with 1 tablespoon of melted butter and 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese. To achieve bright green color, plunge steamed broccoli into an ice bath for 30 seconds after draining.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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