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The Best Broccoli Seasoning Ever

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Published April 18, 2019 Last Updated September 24, 2022 / By Jessica 63 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!

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. 

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 23 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. 
If you are interested in fruit and veggie based supplements check this post out. 
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  1. Krissy Allori

    April 18, 2020 at 8:30 pm

    5 stars
    This looks great! I do prefer my broccoli roasted so I’m going to try this on mine next time. Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Eden

    April 18, 2020 at 6:02 pm

    5 stars
    This really was the best seasoning ever!! We loved it and my kids ate ALL their broccoli!!

    Reply
  3. Alisha

    April 18, 2020 at 4:21 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect timing because I’ve just committed to get more veggies in my diet. Broccoli is my favorite.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      April 18, 2020 at 4:39 pm

      Yay! I’m so glad to hear that! I’m trying to do the same… dang quarantine!

      Reply
  4. stephanie

    April 18, 2020 at 1:51 pm

    5 stars
    I just tried this is was absolutely delicious! I love veggies.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      April 18, 2020 at 2:28 pm

      Yay! You just made our day, thanks Stephanie!

      Reply
  5. Bobbie

    November 19, 2019 at 4:31 pm

    5 stars
    Wow … I didn’t know what I’ve been missing. Delish !

    Reply
    • Sarah

      November 20, 2019 at 12:59 pm

      YAY! So glad you love it too!

      Reply
  6. Monica

    September 23, 2019 at 8:47 pm

    I loved this!!!! It’s easy but delicious. I am not 100 percent sure I used the exact same measurements but it doesn’t matter the recipe is amazing!

    Reply
    • Sarah

      September 26, 2019 at 6:14 am

      YAY! So glad you loved it, this is our go-to!

      Reply
  7. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert

    January 04, 2019 at 8:37 pm

    5 stars
    Looks so perfect! Definitely a must try!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      January 04, 2019 at 9:00 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  8. Aimee Shugarman

    January 04, 2019 at 3:04 pm

    5 stars
    LOVE this seasoning for all our roasted veggies!!

    Reply
  9. Stacie A Hamilton

    January 04, 2019 at 2:37 pm

    5 stars
    Broccoli is one of the only veggies I can get my hubby to eat. LOL! This seasoning is perfection!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      January 04, 2019 at 2:46 pm

      Same with my kids! Haha. So glad you loved it, thanks Stacie!

      Reply
  10. Courtney O'Dell

    January 04, 2019 at 12:53 pm

    5 stars
    Broccoli is one of my favorites – and this seasoning is the BEST!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      January 04, 2019 at 2:05 pm

      Yay! So glad you love it!!! Thanks Courtney!

      Reply
  11. Allyson Zea

    January 04, 2019 at 11:39 am

    5 stars
    Love me some broccoli, so I’m definitely going to try the seasoning! Sounds super tasty!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      January 04, 2019 at 12:42 pm

      YAY! I HOPE YOU LOVE IT!

      Reply
  12. Tammy Sinnott

    October 24, 2018 at 5:50 pm

    5 stars
    OMG, I literally just made “The Best Broccoli Seasoning Ever” and my family loved it, I mean loooovvvveeeed it. Thank you so much for this awesome recipe!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      October 28, 2018 at 8:36 pm

      Oh my gosh Tammy you just totally made our night! So so glad you loved it as much as we do! xoxo

      Reply
  13. annabel

    January 06, 2016 at 7:23 am

    I’m not a big veggie fan myself but I’m gonna give this a try is sounds pretty good, you might have a winner here????

    Reply
    • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

      January 06, 2016 at 8:59 am

      Yay! I really hope you love it!!!

      Reply
  14. Jennifer

    November 02, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    My daughter didn’t want the usual seasoning I put on steamed broccoli so I gave this one a try tonight. It was nice and I will put this in the rotation to make again.

    Reply
    • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

      November 02, 2014 at 7:00 pm

      Yay! I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks so much for coming back to comment!

      Reply
  15. Nathan Wright

    June 10, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    I just tried it – PERFECT! Thanks for this great idea!

    Reply
    • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

      June 10, 2014 at 9:13 pm

      Yay!! So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  16. beth c

    November 14, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    I love this easy method–and if you’re really feeling lazy, when you’re steaming just replace the water with a favorite salad dressing. Comes out of the microwave ready to eat!

    Reply
  17. Christine

    April 08, 2013 at 8:14 pm

    I’m so going to try that!!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality last week. I’m looking forward to seeing what you share tomorrow evening!

    Reply
  18. Lauren Brown

    April 03, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    I love broccoli! This sounds like a perfect way to top it.

    I’d be thrilled if you’d link up at this week’s Off the Hook!

    Reply
  19. Grey

    March 30, 2013 at 3:04 am

    I like this. I love using the microwave for cooking it. I often add lemon pepper for a refreshing taste. I saw this on Shabby Creek Cottage Transformation Thursday. (And thanks for the Redbox codes, didnt know about that)

    Reply
  20. Sarah @ Pretty Providence

    March 28, 2013 at 9:08 am

    I love Broccoli and I have always made it in the microwave, but my microwave is broken (has been for about 6 months) and I miss my Broccoli! Too lazy to do it another way… but maybe I will just so I can try this seasoning.

    Reply
    • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

      March 28, 2013 at 9:16 am

      Haha you totally should! It is delish!!

      Reply
    • Jessica

      March 28, 2013 at 9:40 am

      If you are missing your broccoli you can do the same effect on the stove, it a pan poor alittle water in it add the broccoli, cover and watch it steam! Both ways are pretty easy and taste the same!

      Reply
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