I know. Microwaved broccoli seems like it’s not worth a recipe, but I really wanted to share because steaming vegetables in the microwave is one of my favorite ways to make weeknight dinners easier. Not only does it make my life easier, but I think it makes a huge difference in the quality of our
dinners. If I’m not making a one pot meal – like my ___ – I typically follow a protein, carb, veggie formula. For years we relied on frozen veggies, and while they’re totally fine and work in a pinch, but there’s just something about fresh vegetables that makes me actually want to eat them. They’re slightly crisp and full of flavor, and a million times better than any frozen or canned vegetables. This recipe would be great with:
sweet chili salmon / lemon rosemary chicken / cauliflower alfredo sauce / turkey sloppy joes Dairy Free Product Guide Don’t waste money trying every little thing. I’ve already tried them all. Download my FREE dairy free product guide today! This technique is also great for getting vegetables ready for a quick stir fry, and I use this as a step for my Chinese chicken and broccoli recipe before adding it to the cooked chicken and sauce.  Here’s what you’ll need make microwave steamed broccoli
How to steam broccoli in the microwavePrep. Start by washing and chopping your fresh broccoli. If you like the stems, they can totally stay, it’s really up to you. I like a little stem and a lot of floret, so we normally buy stemless, but do what you like. It will work either way. I think the fastest way to prep broccoli is to chop it and then rinse it well in a colander, but you can wash and then chop if you want. It doesn’t make a difference. Just make sure you’re cutting it into bite-sized-ish pieces. Steam. Place your chopped broccoli in a large bowl and season to taste. I like to use a drizzle of olive oil, a little garlic powder and salt & pepper. Then, put the bowl in the microwave and cook it for 3 – 5 minutes, depending on how soft you like your vegetables. You don’t even need to cover the bowl. It’s that simple. Remove the bowl from the microwave immediately, or it will continue to cook as it sits in the closed microwave. When you remove the broccoli, it should be bright green in color and slightly tender. More broccoli recipes you’ll love:
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Making a fresh vegetables side dish is easier than you might think. This microwave steamed broccoli recipe will give you crisp, flavorful broccoli in minutes. It’s the perfect side dish for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Keywords: dairy free, vegan, vegetables, broccoli, gluten free, egg free, easy, side dishes, healthy, 5 ingredient Last Updated on April 2, 2022 by Melissa Belanger This post contains affiliate links. I may earn commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. I will never recommend a product I don’t use or trust. Post navigationHow long does it take to steam broccoli?Pour about an inch of water into a skillet or wok and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Put the broccoli florets in a steamer basket and season with salt. Set the steamer basket over boiling water and cook until the broccoli is crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes depending on the size of the florets.
How do you steam microwave?To micro-steam, lay vegetables in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate. Cover them with a triple layer of damp paper towels. Microwave on high heat until the vegetables are tender, two and a half to six minutes, depending on the power of your microwave.
Is it better to boil or microwave broccoli?Microwaving turns out to be the best way to cook broccoli.
How long do you microwave broccoli florets?Chop broccoli into florets. Place them in a micorwave-safe bowl and add a splash of water. Cover with plastic wrap and prick a few holes in the plastic wrap. Pop in the microwave and cook on high for 30 – 60 seconds.
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