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!
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!
By the way, we also have a post on how to Perfectly Season Ground Beef if you want to check that out.
How to Season Broccoli
Not only is this steamed broccoli seasoning delicious, it is so fast and easy! Here we go.
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!
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!
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.
- 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.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh broccoli
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- Pepper to taste
- ¼ 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
Well know you know how to season broccoli! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
jess
This seasoning was everything that I wanted it to be and more! thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe
Ina
This is sooo convenient and easy. Been looking for this! Thank you!
Kristen
This got my kids to eat broccoli for the first time ever and they loved it.
Teknik Informatika
What impact did the introduction of the recipe have on the author's attitude towards vegetables?
Lawrence S Ellis
Fast, easy, and delicious!
Jessica
Yay! SO glad you loved it.
Joanne
That was delicious. Thank your hubby for me please.
I was a bit dubious at first, but as I already had cauliflower and broccoli cooking I decided to give it a try. Yum!
It is definitely fail proof. I didn't want to use the oil, so I tossed in some nutritional yeast and didn't bother to measure anything.
It's a winner🏆
Holly Willowbrook writes mysteries
Made it last week and it was an instant fave. So easy and flavorful! Making it again tonight to serve with roasted chicken breast.
Christine
It was delicious and a perfect compliment to our chicken dish. Thanks for the idea -broccoli can be a bit boring.