Steamed Broccoli

Name: Steamed Broccoli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs broccoli; salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 lemon, juice of

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Submitted by cooking_geek

"I think the lemon juice makes all the difference in the steamed broccoli!"

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Ready In:: 18mins
Ingredients:: 4
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ lbs broccoli
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons butter
¹⁄₂ lemon, juice of

directions

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.

Questions & Replies

can i do it without pepper?

Connor F.

Reviews

So I'm a new "chef" and ran across this recipe and so thankful I did... my 13 yr old son who HATES broccoli actually asked for MORE! I steamed the broccoli in a glass steamer bowl in the microwave then added the lemon, fresh ground pepper, a tiny bit of garlic butter from Publix seafood department and pink himalayan salt (because thats what we use in the house! SO many health benefits!) It was easily the best broccoli I've ever made... my son & husband ... BOTH asked for MORE! YAY ME!!

betsypower2014
I made this last night when my mother-in-law came over for dinner. It was the first time I've ever cooked for her so I was really glad she enjoyed it! The lemon really makes a difference. I found myself snacking while waiting for the rest of the dinner to cook. Thanks cooking_geek for sharing such a simple yet delicious recipe!

xxJELLYNxx
Delicious !!!!!!!! no correction did exactly what recipe said thanks.

Tweety Bird
A Very nice and easy to make recipe i will definitelycheck it out

Jassie90
Wow, this is really good! I wondered about the lemon, but it really added a punch of fresh flavor. I really enjoyed it. Will definitely do this again! Thanks cooking_geek

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Tweaks

Great recipe. Used extra virgin olive oil instead off butter it came out great.Very easy to make. Served it with french fries and pork chopes. Family loved it.Thanks alot.

greekgirl45
I used a bit of vegetable oil and butter and melted cheese it was pure perfection

Connor F.