Lemon Pepper Steamed Broccoli Recipe
This lemony broccoli recipe is a vibrant and refreshing side dish that showcases the natural flavors of the broccoli with a hint of citrus. Quick to prepare, this dish brings out the best in the tender broccoli florets, making them a delicious and nutritious addition to any meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 12 oz. (about 5 cups) broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large lemon (for the zest only)
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp ground pepper
Instructions
- Set a medium-sized saucepan filled with 1 inch of water over high heat, and bring the water to a boil.
- Place the broccoli in a steamer basket, place inside of the saucepan (be sure the bottom of the basket does not touch the water), cover and reduce the heat to medium.
- Steam the broccoli until just tender when pierced with a fork, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer the broccoli to a serving bowl. Add the olive oil, grate the zest of the lemon over the broccoli, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Serve.
Cook Time
5M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
4 cups broccoli
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cup
- Calories: 62 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 6 g
- Protein Content: 2 g
- Fat Content: 4 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
- Sodium Content: 174 mg
- Fiber Content: 2 g
- Sugar Content: 2 g
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