Zesty Lemon Pepper Steamed Broccoli
Zesty Lemon Pepper Steamed Broccoli
Ingredients
For the Steamed Broccoli
- 1 1/2 pounds broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional, for steaming water
For the Lemon Pepper Dressing
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Wash the broccoli florets thoroughly and cut them into uniform, bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Pour 1 cup of water into a large pot and place a steamer basket inside. Ensure the water level is below the bottom of the basket. If desired, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the water for extra flavor.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, carefully add the broccoli florets to the steamer basket, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and reduce the heat to medium-high.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Steam the broccoli for 5 to 7 minutes, or until it is tender-crisp and bright green. Be careful not to overcook it, as it can become mushy.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
While the broccoli is steaming, prepare the lemon pepper dressing. In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter (or olive oil), fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Once the broccoli is cooked, carefully remove it from the steamer basket and transfer it to a serving bowl. Pour the lemon pepper dressing over the hot broccoli and toss gently to ensure all florets are evenly coated.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to your preference. Serve immediately as a delicious and healthy side dish.
⏱️ 1 min
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Zesty Lemon Pepper Steamed Broccoli
Ingredients
For the Steamed Broccoli
- 1 1/2 pounds broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional, for steaming water
For the Lemon Pepper Dressing
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Wash the broccoli florets thoroughly and cut them into uniform, bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Pour 1 cup of water into a large pot and place a steamer basket inside. Ensure the water level is below the bottom of the basket. If desired, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the water for extra flavor.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, carefully add the broccoli florets to the steamer basket, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and reduce the heat to medium-high.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Steam the broccoli for 5 to 7 minutes, or until it is tender-crisp and bright green. Be careful not to overcook it, as it can become mushy.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
While the broccoli is steaming, prepare the lemon pepper dressing. In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter (or olive oil), fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Once the broccoli is cooked, carefully remove it from the steamer basket and transfer it to a serving bowl. Pour the lemon pepper dressing over the hot broccoli and toss gently to ensure all florets are evenly coated.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to your preference. Serve immediately as a delicious and healthy side dish.
⏱️ 1 min