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.
More delicious & EASY side dish recipes:
Roasted Balsamic and Brown Sugar Carrots
Yellow Rice
Easy Slow Cooker Ranch Potatoes
Unique Green Salad Recipes
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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!
Krissy Allori
This looks great! I do prefer my broccoli roasted so I'm going to try this on mine next time. Thanks!
Eden
This really was the best seasoning ever!! We loved it and my kids ate ALL their broccoli!!
Alisha
Perfect timing because I've just committed to get more veggies in my diet. Broccoli is my favorite.
Jessica
Yay! I'm so glad to hear that! I'm trying to do the same... dang quarantine!
stephanie
I just tried this is was absolutely delicious! I love veggies.
Jessica
Yay! You just made our day, thanks Stephanie!
Bobbie
Wow ... I didn’t know what I’ve been missing. Delish !
Sarah
YAY! So glad you love it too!
Monica
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!
Sarah
YAY! So glad you loved it, this is our go-to!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
Looks so perfect! Definitely a must try!
Jessica
Thank you so much!
Aimee Shugarman
LOVE this seasoning for all our roasted veggies!!
Stacie A Hamilton
Broccoli is one of the only veggies I can get my hubby to eat. LOL! This seasoning is perfection!
Jessica
Same with my kids! Haha. So glad you loved it, thanks Stacie!
Courtney O'Dell
Broccoli is one of my favorites - and this seasoning is the BEST!
Jessica
Yay! So glad you love it!!! Thanks Courtney!
Allyson Zea
Love me some broccoli, so I'm definitely going to try the seasoning! Sounds super tasty!
Jessica
YAY! I HOPE YOU LOVE IT!
Tammy Sinnott
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!
Jessica
Oh my gosh Tammy you just totally made our night! So so glad you loved it as much as we do! xoxo
annabel
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????
Jessica @ Pretty Providence
Yay! I really hope you love it!!!
Jennifer
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.
Jessica @ Pretty Providence
Yay! I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks so much for coming back to comment!
Nathan Wright
I just tried it - PERFECT! Thanks for this great idea!
Jessica @ Pretty Providence
Yay!! So glad you liked it!
beth c
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!
Christine
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!
Lauren Brown
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!
Grey
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)
Sarah @ Pretty Providence
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.
Jessica @ Pretty Providence
Haha you totally should! It is delish!!
Jessica
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!