Steamed Broccoli
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Steamed Broccoli is my go-to side dish. It is easy to prepare, goes with everything, and it is good for you. There are several ways to jazz it up according to your family’s own tastes.
When I am really pressed for time, as in the meal is on the table, I steam my broccoli in the microwave. I will create that post later, for now we are going to steam our broccoli florets in a steamer basket on the stove.
Those of you following Whole30 or Paleo, use ghee. Everyone else can use either one. The garlic-pepper with sea salt is sold in a grinder container, and just about every store has their own version.
How to steam fresh broccoli in a steamer basket
Fill a large pot with about 1-inch of water. Place on the stove and bring to a boil.
Add the broccoli florets to a steamer basket.
Carefully slide the steamer basket into the pot.
Cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.
Taste test to make sure it is crisp tender. If not, cook for one additional minute and try it again.
Carefully remove the steamer basket and pour the broccoli into a large bowl.
Gently toss with the butter/ghee and the garlic-pepper sea salt seasoning. Serve immediately with your favorite protein.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Do not overcook your broccoli, it will turn to mush after about 8 minutes.
- Tender crisp steamed broccoli will still be bright green. Overcooked broccoli will turn olive green and look drab.
- Feel free to substitute your own seasoning choice, or simply toss with salt and pepper.
Best toppings for steamed broccoli
- Olive oil and finely grated Parmesan cheese.
- Olive oil and lemon juice.
- Drizzle of balsamic reduction.
- Fresh garlic sautéed in olive oil.
- Crumbled goat cheese or feta.
- For some heat, add crushed red pepper flakes.
Tools used to make this recipe
- 6 quart pot – I have a Calphalon Classic, but they appear to be sold out.
- Steamer basket – this one is nice and sturdy.
- Chef knife – this is the one that I use, but there are many more options.
- Cutting board – this is my favorite cutting board.
- Garlic-pepper and sea salt seasoning – it also contains bell pepper.
What to serve with Steamed Broccoli
- Sous Vide Filet Mignon in an Instant Pot – the image above
- Chicken Bryan
- Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi-Mahi
- Mongolian Beef
- Oven Roasted Spatchcock Chicken
Enjoy!!
Steamed Broccoli
Ingredients
- 2 crowns fresh broccoli about 2 pounds
- 2 tablespoons butter or ghee
- 1 teaspoon garlic-pepper sea salt seasoning
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with about 1-inch of water. Place on the stove and bring to a boil.
- Add the broccoli florets to a steamer basket. Carefully slide the steamer basket into the pot.
- Cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.
- Taste test to make sure it is crisp tender. If not, cook for one additional minute and try it again.
- Carefully remove the steamer basket and pour the broccoli into a large bowl.
- Gently toss with the butter/ghee and the garlic-pepper sea salt seasoning. Serve immediately with your favorite protein.
Notes
- Do not overcook your broccoli, it will turn to mush after about 8 minutes.
- Tender crisp steamed broccoli will still be bright green. Overcooked broccoli will turn olive green and look drab.
- Feel free to substitute your own seasoning choice, or simply toss with salt and pepper.
