Steamed Broccoli with Lemon Zest
Steamed Broccoli with Lemon Zest
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized florets
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest, from 1 large lemon
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil, extra virgin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt, or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large pot with about 1 inch of water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Place a steamer basket into the pot, ensuring the water does not touch the bottom of the basket.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 212
- 2
Add the prepared broccoli florets to the steamer basket. Cover the pot tightly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Steam the broccoli for 5-7 minutes, or until it is tender-crisp and bright green. Avoid overcooking, as this will make the broccoli mushy.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 212
- 4
Carefully remove the steamer basket from the pot. Transfer the steamed broccoli to a serving bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, lemon zest, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Pour the lemon-garlic dressing over the steamed broccoli and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Steamed Broccoli with Lemon Zest
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized florets
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest, from 1 large lemon
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil, extra virgin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt, or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large pot with about 1 inch of water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Place a steamer basket into the pot, ensuring the water does not touch the bottom of the basket.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 212 - 2
Add the prepared broccoli florets to the steamer basket. Cover the pot tightly.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Steam the broccoli for 5-7 minutes, or until it is tender-crisp and bright green. Avoid overcooking, as this will make the broccoli mushy.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 212 - 4
Carefully remove the steamer basket from the pot. Transfer the steamed broccoli to a serving bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, lemon zest, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Pour the lemon-garlic dressing over the steamed broccoli and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min