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A bowl brimming with vibrant green broccoli florets sits on a wooden and white surface, ready to be transformed into a quick microwave broccoli masterpiece.
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Microwave Broccoli

How to microwave broccoli to tender in no time! You just need a bowl, plate and some water. Once fork tender just add butter and season.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli, fast, microwave, steamed
Servings: 4
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 plate

Ingredients

  • 1 head broccoli
  • 1/4 c water or broth
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp butter optional

Instructions

  • Rinse head of broccoli and cut into smaller florets, bite size. Put into glass or microwave safe bowl.
  • Pour water into the bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, can add pat of butter to the top.
  • Put bowl into microwave, best if you already have a rotating plate in machine. Place a microwave safe plate on top of your bowl.
  • Heat at regular, high, power for 4 minutes. Then use a fork to test tenderness. If you want softer put plate on top again and add 1 minute at a time, testing in between until done.

Nutrition

Serving: 1oz | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 481mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1034IU | Vitamin C: 136mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg