Not so good. But tender-crisp broccoli that remains bright-green, simply dressed with olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, is wonderful.
Simple is best, in my opinion. I season this dish with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. That's it! As long as the broccoli is nice and crisp, it's going to be delicious even with just a sprinkle of salt.
You can also use a little melted butter instead of olive oil. I've tried both versions and both are excellent. The easiest way is to use your microwave and make microwave broccoli.
Another option is to place the broccoli directly in one inch of boiling water. It's not ideal, because the parts that are submerged in the water will actually boil. But it's probably better than completely submerging it in water. This is such a versatile side dish. It goes with anything, really. I often serve it with pork roast , with baked chicken breast , or with baked salmon. It's also good with a couple of fried eggs for a tasty and filling meatless dinner.
You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for days. They won't be as good as when served fresh, though. Sometimes I just add them cold to a salad.
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Prep Time: 1 minute. Cook Time: 7 minutes. Total Time: 8 minutes. Servings: 6. Calories: 21 kcal. Author: Pretty Providence. Instructions Put your broccoli and your water in a microwave safe bowl and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Microwave for minutes. When your broccoli is cooked according to your preferences, remove it from microwave and drain excess water, if any. Add all your seasonings and toss to coat. Serve with your favorite meal and enjoy! Notes If you like your broccoli to still have some crunch to it, cook it for less time.
I recommend steaming 3 to 4 minutes in the microwave, or minutes roasting in the oven. If you like your broccoli to be soft, steam it for a full 7 minutes in the microwave, or roast for minutes in the oven. How to roast broccoli: Toss broccoli with thyme, garlic salt, olive oil and lemon juice. Put broccoli on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Lemon slices are optional, but they do make it look so pretty and add another dimension of lemon flavor! Roast broccoli at degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
My favorite way to eat broccoli is to toss it with lots of freshly ground black pepper, and sprinkle it with a little seasoned rice vinegar.
Black pepper, by the way, is one of those perfect pairings with broccoli. My parents love their broccoli served with a little mayonnaise on the side, which is surprisingly good. You can also do olive oil and lemon zest pictured above , olive oil and balsamic vinegar, etc.
Good with toasted slivered almonds or toasted sesame seeds too. A steamer basket will lift your broccoli out of the liquid and off the bottom of the pan, preventing it from becoming soggy. If you don't have a steamer, you can simply put the broccoli directly into an inch of boiling water, but keep a close eye on it and remove the broccoli from the pan as soon as it's done so it doesn't get waterlogged. Want to take your side dish to the next level?
Try topping or tossing the broccoli with any of these:. Olive oil , butter, or mayonnaise use olive oil if cooking vegan. Lemon zest or juice, balsamic vinegar, seasoned rice vinegar.
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. Note that if you don't have a steamer, you can simply put the broccoli directly into an inch of boiling water.
Add the broccoli to the steamer and cover; reduce heat to medium and let cook for minutes. The broccoli is done when you can pierce it with a fork. Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are derived from linked ingredients shown at left in colored bullets and may or may not be complete.
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