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Steam Broccoli in Oven

How to steam broccoli in oven that is packed with flavor while still being a healthy side dish to serve with just about any meal! Topped with a bit of parmesan it's the best way we've found to cook broccoli to perfection.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli, steamed
Servings: 5
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 freezer bag
  • aluminum foil

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c broth or water
  • 1-2 crown broccoli
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 fresh lemon
  • 1/4 c parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

  • Rinse and cut broccoli into 2-inch florets. Lay on paper towels and gently press to remove moisture from outsides. Put into freezer bag with olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper and minced garlic. Zip and toss to coat.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Use a large piece of foil large enough to wrap florets. Pour on to foil and fold the sides up to create a sort of bowl. Pour in coated florets + broth. Set on a baking sheet (in case it leaks) and fold up to seal shut on the top.
  • Put on middle shelf in oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until they are as tender as you would like them to be.
  • Add lemon juice over top and sprinkle parmesan before serving.
  • ** If you don't want to create a bowl with foil you could use a baking sheet with a large lip and just cover the pan with foil, though this may take a few minutes longer

Nutrition

Serving: 2oz | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.1mg