A simple recipe for microwave broccoli, the easiest way to prepare the vegetable, simply dressed with melted butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword broccoli
Prep Time 10minutes
Cook Time 5minutes
Total Time 15minutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 84kcal
Ingredients
1lb.fresh broccoli florets
1/4cupwater
1teaspoonkosher salt
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
2tablespoonsunsalted butter,melted
Instructions
Place the broccoli in a large microwave safe bowl. Add 1/4 cup water.
Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes.
Remove the plate carefully - hot steam will escape. Season the microwave broccoli with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, fresh lemon juice and melted butter. Serve immediately.
Video
Watch the video - see how easy it is to make microwave broccoli, and how gorgeous the broccoli turns out, vibrant green and perfectly tender-crisp: