Broccoli (Steamed, Microwave)
Microwaved broccoli is a simple, colorful and nutritious side-dish. In my opinion, it's one of the few dishes that tastes just as good when steamed in the microwave! I bet you don't need a recipe for this common side-dish, and that's OK! Simply posting here to make it easy to recipe-link later to other dishes.
Microwaved broccoli is a simple, colorful and nutritious side-dish. In my opinion, it's one of the few dishes that tastes just as good when steamed in the microwave! I bet you don't need a recipe for this common side-dish, and that's OK! Simply posting here to make it easy to recipe-link later to other dishes.
- Carbohydrate 10.0928 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.5624 g
- Fiber 3.9519998550415 g
- Protein 4.2864 g
- Saturated Fat 0.05928 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (159g)
- Sodium 50.3821875 mg
- Sugar 6.1408001449585 g
- Trans Fat 0.42864 g
- Calories 52 calories
Step-by-step
- Rinse broccoli and cut into florets.
- Place in a microwave-safe casserole-style dish with a closeable lid. Place a quarter to a half-inch of water in the bottom.
- Cover. Place in microwave on high for four minutes. Be careful removing it -- watch for steam! Serve with butter, salt and pepper (optional).
Substituting vegetable broth for plain water infuses the florets with a subtle savory depth as the liquid converts to steam inside the enclosed vessel. When cutting the head of broccoli, aim for uniform floret sizes roughly two inches across so that every piece finishes cooking simultaneously without the smaller bits turning mushy while large stems remain crunchy. Rinsing the vegetable thoroughly leaves just enough residual moisture clinging to the surfaces to help jump-start the steaming process inside the covered casserole dish. Operating the microwave on high for precisely four minutes is generally optimal for a standard head yielding four servings, though wattage variations across machines mean checking for a bright vibrant green color and a tender-crisp bite is essential before draining any excess liquid. Because microwaves heat unevenly by exciting water molecules directly, letting the covered container sit undisturbed for a sixty-second carryover cooking period ensures the heat distributes evenly throughout the dense stems. Fat-soluble vitamins within the vegetable absorb more efficiently when paired with a finishing drizzle of melted butter or olive oil right before serving alongside grilled proteins or grain bowls.
