Microwave Broccoli
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Microwave Broccoli

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 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 84kcal
Author Vered DeLeeuw

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh broccoli florets
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted 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:

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 311mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g