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    Home » All-Recipes » Test Kitchen

    Steamed Broccoli with fresh Lemon

    Published: Dec 29, 2019 · Modified: Jan 2, 2022 by Margaret · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · Leave a Comment

    Give this easy steamed broccoli recipe a try. Fresh lemon zest and lemon juice add the right amount of zing to this healthy side dish.

    steamed broccoli with lemon in a metal steamer basket

    Tools Needed

    You will need the following items to make this recipe:

    • Microplane Grater
    • Citrus Squeezer
    • Steamer Basket
    steamed broccoli
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    Steamed Broccoli with Lemon

    Prep Time 2 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 17 minutes

    Equipment

    • Steamer Basket

    Ingredients

    • 6 cups frozen broccoli florets
    • 1 medium organic lemon
    • ¼ teaspoon Himalayan cooking salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 cup water

    Instructions

    • Use a Microplane grater to zest lemon peel into a small bowl
    • Then use a citrus squeezer to add strained lemon juice to the bowl and set aside
    • Place the steamer basket in a pot filled with 1 cup of water - adjust the amount of water as necessary so the water sits just below the bottom of the steamer basket
    • Add frozen broccoli florets to the steamer basket and cover the pot
    • Turn stove burner on high and set a kitchen timer for 15 minutes
    • Turn temp down to medium-low and shift cover to allow a small amount of steam to escape once the water begins to boil (after about 5 minutes)
    • Continue to steam for 10 minutes or until the kitchen timer goes off.
    • Transfer broccoli to a serving bowl and toss with lemon zest/juice and salt and pepper and cover until ready to serve.

    Steamed Broccoli with Lemon Review

    I usually toss this recipe together without measuring the ingredients. You can adjust the amount of broccoli as needed. If you make this side dish, I encourage you to share your insights in the comments below so I can continue to fine-tune the instructions. I also appreciate any questions. Thanks!

    About Test Kitchen Recipes:

    Developing a recipe, taking photos, editing photos, writing and editing posts takes many hours. In order to share new recipes with you more often, I have added a new section to my blog. The Test Kitchen features recipes I am still tweaking or simply have not had time to photograph or write about in detail. As such, if you try any of these recipes, I would especially appreciate hearing your comments, questions or suggestions as I continue to fine-tune the content.

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