Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Meal Type: Side
Source: Living Plate Rx
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 cups broccoli florets
Directions
- Wash and cut broccoli into uniform florets.
- Place about 2″ of water in the bottom of a pan. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.
- Place broccoli in steamer rack and set above simmering water.
- Cover and steam until broccoli turns bright green and is al dente [a bit soft with some bite] – about 3 minutes.
- Rinse in cold water and store in covered container in refrigerator.
Tips from Elisa & Ellen: Steaming is a foundational technique to turn whole foods into fast foods. Experiment with steaming a head of broccoli at the start of the week. Store it in a clear glass container in the refrigerator and challenge yourself to add it into meals and snacks. You can include it as an easy dinner side, dressed up with lemon, olive oil and a pinch of sea salt, chopped into salads, or as part of a snack with hummus or your favorite dip.
Source: Nutrition information for recipes is calculated by retrieving and compiling individual food data from the USDA database. Factors such as brand selection, size of produce, and preparation can change nutrition information in any recipe. We offer this information as an estimate only.