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The Best Broccoli Seasoning Ever

Home » Recipes » Healthy Recipes » The Best Broccoli Seasoning Ever

Published April 18, 2019 Last Updated June 24, 2020 / By Jessica 56 Comments

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If you need a good steamed broccoli recipe, look no further, because this is the best broccoli seasoning ever! Don’t prefer steamed? No worries, we have instructions for the best roasted broccoli too! 

a plate full of steamed broccoli on a white linen tea towel with a lemon for garnish 
I must admit, I am not a huge vegetable person. I had hoped that my taste buds would mature as I became an adult, but the sad truth is… veggies just aren’t my faves. Salads are delicious to me, but that’s about it. Until, of course, I was introduced to this steamed broccoli recipe!

Best Broccoli Seasoning Ever

Oh. My. Goodness. It is seriously good. Guess what the best part is… it is steamed in the microwave! Did you guys know you could do that? Have I been the only one missing out?

One of the reasons I don’t love veggies is because I typically don’t like frozen or canned veggies and I thought that fresh ones took too long. This discovery has opened up a whole new world of scrumptious vegetable options to me… and this broccoli seasoning… to DIE for. My husband made it up, and I made him make it three nights in a row. Then, I made him teach me. Once we knew it was solid, I measured everything out so that I could share it with all of you!

How to Season Broccoli

Not only is this steamed broccoli seasoning delicious, it is so fast and easy! Here we go. 

a white bowl full of raw broccoli on a white and grey striped background

Instructions for How to Steam Broccoli:

  • Place broccoli in a shallow bowl and add thyme, garlic salt, lemon juice, olive oil and toss. Add water. 
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and steam it in the microwave for 4 minutes. Let it sit for another 3 minutes before removing from the microwave. 
  • Your broccoli is done! 

half a lemon about to be squeezed into a bowl of broccoli

Yes, it really is THAT easy. I should also mention, my kids LOVE this recipe too! They are picky with a capital P, but no one complains about this broccoli seasoning!

a plate of perfectly seasoned broccoli with lemon wedges
 
Now, are you someone who prefers your broccoli roasted? This seasoning is great for that, too! 

How to Roast Broccoli: 

a cookie sheet of roasted broccoli with lemons and seasoning

  • Toss broccoli with thyme, garlic salt, olive oil and lemon juice.
  • Put broccoli on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Lemon slices are optional, but they do make it look so pretty and add another dimension of lemon flavor! 
  • Roast broccoli at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
  • Your broccoli is done! 

Notes: I prefer my broccoli to still have a slight crunch to it. You can roast it for longer if you like it to be softer or slightly charred.

Man.. I am salivating just typing this… and for a vegetable, that’s really saying something!

More delicious & EASY side dish recipes: 

Roasted Balsamic and Brown Sugar Carrots
Yellow Rice
Easy Slow Cooker Ranch Potatoes
Unique Green Salad Recipes

If you try this recipe and enjoy it, we would love for you to leave a positive comment and rating! They mean so much to us. 

Broccoli Seasoning

The Best Broccoli Seasoning Ever!

If you think you don't like broccoli, wait until you give this delicious broccoli seasoning a try! Best part is, it's still healthy! 
5 from 21 votes
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Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 21kcal
Author: Pretty Providence

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh broccoli
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme

Instructions

  • Put your broccoli and your water in a microwave safe bowl and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Microwave for 3-7 minutes.
  • When your broccoli is cooked according to your preferences, remove it from microwave and drain excess water, if any.
  • Add all your seasonings and toss to coat.
  • Serve with your favorite meal and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you like your broccoli to still have some crunch to it, cook it for less time. I recommend steaming 3 to 4 minutes in the microwave, or 15-20 minutes roasting in the oven.
  • If you like your broccoli to be soft, steam it for a full 7 minutes in the microwave, or roast for 20-25 minutes in the oven. 
  • We love to serve broccoli with this easy Chicken Schnitzel or our Chicken and Stuffing Bake! 

How to roast broccoli: 

  • Toss broccoli with thyme, garlic salt, olive oil and lemon juice.
  • Put broccoli on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Lemon slices are optional, but they do make it look so pretty and add another dimension of lemon flavor! 
  • Roast broccoli at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 21kcal | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 97mg | Vitamin C: 0.7mg
Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

Well know you know how to season broccoli! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! 

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This recipe was originally posted on March 28, 2013 and has been updated. 

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  1. Linda

    March 02, 2022 at 5:38 pm

    5 stars
    First time I tried this recipe for broccoli and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the steamed broccoli using it!

    Reply
  2. Mike

    February 03, 2022 at 7:45 pm

    Gave it a try. Not good. I do NOT recommend thyme with broccoli.

    Reply
  3. Tara Wilson

    December 28, 2021 at 7:01 pm

    Hello Jessica,

    Thanks this was fast and easy. It turned out great!

    Grace

    Reply
    • Jessica

      January 04, 2022 at 9:22 pm

      Yay! So glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  4. Alex

    November 01, 2021 at 7:18 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! Perfect flavors to accentuate and brighten broccoli. This is a new go-to!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      November 14, 2021 at 4:39 pm

      Yay! So glad you love it! Thanks Alex!

      Reply
  5. Stephen N

    October 28, 2021 at 9:54 am

    5 stars
    Super simple. Went really well with some tuna and mashed potato. I used Italian herb mix instead of just thyme and it turned out really nice.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      November 14, 2021 at 4:42 pm

      Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  6. Doris Layhe

    June 02, 2021 at 10:44 am

    5 stars
    This seasoning is the best!I use it all the time!

    Reply
  7. Andrea Thueson

    June 02, 2021 at 9:51 am

    5 stars
    I make broccoli all the time but never tried adding lemon. This was the perfect addition! I love this recipe.

    Reply
  8. katerina @ diethood.com

    June 02, 2021 at 9:42 am

    5 stars
    This is SO GOOD!! We all loved it!

    Reply
  9. Beth

    May 25, 2021 at 4:18 pm

    5 stars
    This is really good and super simple to make.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      June 01, 2021 at 4:46 pm

      I am so glad! We love it too.

      Reply
  10. Jordan Johansen

    March 20, 2021 at 10:03 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing and tasty honestly left this review to help get the word out

    Reply
  11. James

    February 13, 2021 at 6:22 am

    Can’t wait to try this.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      February 17, 2021 at 12:26 pm

      Yay! We hope you love it.

      Reply
  12. DIANE SNAVELY

    February 03, 2021 at 7:11 pm

    I just found your recipe online, and it sounds scrumptious! I’m wondering if this would work with cauliflower as well??

    Reply
    • Sarah

      February 04, 2021 at 8:18 am

      Hey Diane! I’m not sure – we’ve never tried it but let us know if you like it if you try it!

      Reply
  13. Maureen

    January 09, 2021 at 1:21 pm

    I like to add lemon pepper to my broccoli to give it some zest.

    Reply
  14. Dave

    December 13, 2020 at 7:02 pm

    I loved it! My family… did not. Four sets of thumbs down. Not a thyme bunch.

    Reply
  15. Barbara K.

    November 19, 2020 at 9:21 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is over the top delicious! Quick, easy, flavorful and I can’t wait to make it again! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      November 23, 2020 at 10:45 am

      Yay! Thanks Barbara! You made our day!

      Reply
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