Steamed Broccoli Food

SIMPLE STEAMED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place the sugar the bottom of your pan, insert steamer basket. Add the enough water to come just below the bottom of the steamer basket. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium.
• Add broccoli to basket and cover with a lid. Steam for 7-8 minutes, depending on your tenderness preference.
• While steaming broccoli, melt butter in the serving bowl in the microwave.
• Add broccoli and stir to coat.

BUTTER STEAMED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cut the broccoli into florets, discarding stems or reserving for another use.
• Combine the florets with butter, soy sauce and 1/4 inch water in a skillet large enough to hold the florets in a single layer.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
• Remove cover and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated, 1 -3 minutes longer.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir florets to coat with sauce and serve.

PERFECT STEAMED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Snap the broccoli into medium-sized florets. It's important to make them an even size so they all cook at the same rate. Put the florets into a steamer or colander set over a pan of boiling water. Cover with a lid or tight-fitting foil and steam for 5 mins.
• Meanwhile, place the butter in a small pan and season well. Heat until the butter is foaming. When ready to serve, tip the broccoli into warmed serving dish and drizzle with the butter. Serve straight away.

STEAMED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Trim the broccoli into large florets.
• Place the broccoli in a steaming basket over boiling water; cover and steam for 3 minutes.
• Remove the lid for a moment, then cook, partially covered, until the stems are tender-firm, another 8-10 minutes.
• Remove to a platter; season with salt and pepper, the butter, and the lemon juice.

STEAMED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Mix steamed broccoli, bacon, butter, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.

PAN STEAMED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Peel the stalk of the broccoli, remove the florets and cut into 1-inch pieces. Cut the stalk in half crosswise and then slice each half into 1/8-inch thick slices lengthwise. Place the stalk pieces in the bottom of a 2 1/2 to 3-quart saucepan, add the water and salt. Lay the florets on top. Cover, place over high heat and cook for 3 minutes. Decrease the heat to low and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the butter and stir to combine. Serve immediately.

HOW TO STEAM BROCCOLI PERFECTLY EVERY TIME

Steps:

• Prep the broccoli crowns and stems: Cut the crowns away from the large stems of the broccoli. Break the crown up into bite-sized florets. Rinse the broccoli florets thoroughly. Peel and discard the thick outer skin of the stems. Slice the stems or cut them into quarters lengthwise.
• Bring steamer water to a boil: Place 3/4 to 1 inch of water in a saucepan with a steamer and bring to a boil. (Note that if you don't have a steamer, you can simply put the broccoli directly into an inch of boiling water.)
• Add broccoli, steam 5 to 6 min: Add the broccoli to the steamer and cover; reduce heat to medium and let cook for 5-6 minutes. The broccoli is done when you can pierce it with a fork. As soon as it is pierce-able, remove from heat, place in serving dish. Note that green vegetables like broccoli will turn from vibrant green to drab olive green at about the 7 minute mark of cooking. So, watch the time, and don't let the broccoli overcook!

STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, AND LEMON

Steps:

• Discard tough lower third of broccoli stem. Peel remaining stem and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Cut broccoli into 2-inch florets. In a steamer set over boiling water steam broccoli, covered, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
• While broccoli is steaming, finely chop garlic and in a small skillet combine with oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat garlic mixture over moderate heat until garlic is fragrant. In a bowl toss broccoli with garlic mixture.

SALAD DRESSING STEAMED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• You can use fresh broccoli, frozen, or what I like to do is get the pre-cut, pre-washed package of "fresh" florets. Just divide it all up into a few snack-sized portions in a zip-lock bag, add a teaspoon of water and toss in the fridge (no water needed if it's frozen).
• When it's time for a snack, toss one of the bags (with the zip NOT sealed!) into the microwave for about 30 seconds (depending on the power of your microwave). This will steam the broccoli in the bag.
• Remove and add a tablespoon or 2 of your favorite dressing (I like low-fat Ranch), seal the bag and shake it up to coat everything with the dressing.
• Pour into a bowl for a fast, easy, healthy snack.

PERFECTLY STEAMED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Add 1 inch of water to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Rinse the broccoli. Use a vegetable peeler to peel the stalks.
• Cut the broccoli into bite-size florets and pieces, and place them in a steamer basket.
• Steam until tender-crisp. Start checking after 5 minutes. As soon as a fork can pierce the stalks, the broccoli is done. Even if the rest of the meal is not ready yet, remove the broccoli from the steamer onto a plate. Crisp steamed broccoli is delicious even at room temperature. Warm limp broccoli is not.
• While the broccoli is steaming, in a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• Place the broccoli in a bowl. Pour the dressing on top and gently mix. Serve immediately.

GARLICKY STEAMED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Add water in a pot and bring to a boil.
• Add broccoli to boiling water and cover.
• Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, or until fork-tender.
• Drain, pat dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• When butter is melted, add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until soft and fragrant, stirring occasionally. Don't burn the garlic.
• Stir in the panko crumbs, lemon zest and lemon juice.
• Season with salt and pepper and mix and stir until everything is well blended and moist.
• Stir in prepared broccoli and cook until all is combined and heated through; about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate.
• Garnish with fresh parsley.
• Serve.

STEAMED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Steam the broccoli until they are tender yet remains bright green, about 3-4 minutes.
• Transfer them in to a bowl and add rest of the ingredients, toss well.

PERFECT STEAMED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cut off 2 inches from the stem end and peel the stalks. Bring an inch of water to a boil, set a vegetable steamer over the water, place the broccoli on the steamer, cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until the broccoli is cooked through but still firm. An alternative way is to separate the florets from the stalks; steam the florets and reserve the stalks for another day.

STEAMED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Wash the broccoli in cold water and pat dry. Peel the stems and cut them into rounds up to where the florets branch off. Break apart the florets.
• Pour about an inch of water into a skillet or wok and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Put the broccoli florets in a steamer basket and season with salt. Set the steamer basket over the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes depending on the size of the florets. Transfer the broccoli to a plate, sprinkle with black pepper and serve with lemon wedges.

STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH GINGER

Steps:

• In a steamer place the stems on the bottom, slice 3 thin slices of ginger, place over stems and top with broccoli florets. Steam broccoli for 5 minutes.
• Grate the rest of the ginger, there should be about 2 teaspoons. Mix the ginger with soy, vinegar, and sesame oil, and toss with broccoli (remove the ginger slices before serving). Arrange on platter, top with red pepper, scallions and sesame seeds
• TIP:
• LOOKS LIKE BROCCOLI.... BROCCOLI RABE
• Trim off the bottom, tough stems of the broccoli rabe, wash well. Slice stems into 1/2-inch pieces and saute with whole peeled garlic cloves in olive oil. After 5 minutes add florets, saute until slightly tender, add a pinch of Italian red pepper and serve over pasta.

STEAMED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Put 1-2 inches of water in the bottom of a pot. Put a steamer basket in the pot. (If you do not have a steamer basket you can cook the broccoli directly in an inch or two of water in the pot.)
• Put the pot on the stove over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
• Meanwhile, cut the broccoli into florets.
• Once the water comes to a boil, add the broccoli to the steamer basket (or right to the water in the pot), cover with a lid, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 3-4 minutes for crisp-tender broccoli or 5-7 minutes for softer broccoli.
• Once the broccoli is cooked to your liking, immediately remove it from the heat and take the lid off of the pot. Use a slotted spoon to carefully transfer the broccoli to a serving dish. Serve broccoli with salt and pepper, lemon wedges, or Parmesan cheese, or as desired. See more seasoning ideas in the notes below.