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Broccoli is a super nutritious vegetable that is especially delicious when steamed. The best part is that you can easily steam it in just a few minutes using your microwave. In this article, we’ll give you step-by-step instructions on how to steam your broccoli and get it nice and tender. Read on to get cooking!
Things You Should Know
- Chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces and place them in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons (29 mL) of water to the bowl and cover it with a microwave-safe lid.
- Microwave the broccoli for 2 minutes, checking if it’s tender with a fork.
- Microwave the broccoli for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, checking its tenderness every 30 seconds until it’s done to your liking.
Steps
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References
- ↑ https://www.insider.com/guides/kitchen/how-to-steam-broccoli
- ↑ https://spoonuniversity.com/how-to/how-to-steam-broccoli-in-the-microwave
- ↑ https://spoonuniversity.com/how-to/how-to-steam-broccoli-in-the-microwave
- ↑ https://dormroomcook.com/microwave-steamed-broccoli/
- ↑ https://www.insider.com/guides/kitchen/how-to-steam-broccoli
- ↑ https://spoonuniversity.com/how-to/how-to-steam-broccoli-in-the-microwave
- ↑ https://bestrecipebox.com/microwave-broccoli-recipe/
- ↑ https://bestrecipebox.com/microwave-broccoli-recipe/
- ↑ https://dormroomcook.com/microwave-steamed-broccoli/