Cooked Broccoli

Here is how to cook broccoli the easy way which tastes perfect each time. Simply allow the florets to steam in boiled water for the best results.

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Prep Time 8

Cook Time 7

Total Time 15

Course Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep, Side Dish

Cuisine International

Servings2 servings

Calories (per serving)59.81 kcal

Ingredients

350 g broccoli
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Break the broccoli into bite-sized florets and rinse.
Slice into quarters.
Place water into saucepan (3/4) and bring to a boil on medium-high heat.
Add the broccoli and cover. Reduce heat.
Steam for 7 minutes.
Remove from cover and drain. Check with fork if broccoli is fully cooked.
Season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 59.81kcalCarbohydrates: 11.7gProtein: 4.95gFat: 0.65gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.06gSodium: 203.12mgPotassium: 554.69mgFiber: 4.58gSugar: 2.98gVitamin A: 1090.93IUVitamin B1: 0.13mgVitamin B2: 0.2mgVitamin B3: 1.12mgVitamin B5: 1mgVitamin B6: 0.3mgVitamin C: 156.1mgVitamin E: 1.36mgVitamin K: 178.71µgCalcium: 82.9mgCopper: 0.09mgFolate: 110.27µgIron: 1.29mgManganese: 0.39mgMagnesium: 36.97mgPhosphorus: 115.7mgSelenium: 4.38µgZinc: 0.71mgNet Carbohydrates: 7.12g

Data source: USDA

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