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Microwave steamed broccoli in a white bowl with melting butter.
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Microwave Steamed Broccoli

Busy weeknights call for quick, nutritious side dishes, and this recipe for microwave steamed broccoli recipe really delivers! The convenience of not having to monitor a boiling pot makes this recipe a go-to choice for busy weeknights or anytime you need a quick and easy vegetable side dish.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Global
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 4 minutes
Steaming time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 47kcal
Author Eliza

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 head of broccoli
  • 1 cup water

To serve

  • 1 tablespoon butter
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Wash broccoli and chop into even-sized florets. 
  • Place broccoli florets in microwave safe bowl [Note 1]. Add water, and cover the bowl with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Microwave broccoli on high for approximately 4 minutes for a 1000W microwave, until broccoli is bright green and tender. [See Note 2 for other wattages]
  • Leave the broccoli in the bowl with the lid on for two minutes to allow it to finish steaming. Take care when removing broccoli from the microwave, the bowl and the steam will be very hot.
  • Serve topped with butter. 

Notes

  1. Use a microwave-safe trivet in the bowl if you have one.
  2. Wattage Cook time Steam time
    500W 8 min 2 min
    600W 6 min 40s 2 min
    700W 5 min 40s 2 min
    800W 5 min 2 min
    900W 4 min 30s 2 min
    1000W 4 min 2 min
    1100W 3 min 40s 2 min
    1200W 3 min 20s 2 min

Nutrition

Calories: 47kcal