Microwave Broccoli
Quick steamed broccoli made in the microwave — just broccoli, a little water, and optional butter, salt, and pepper.
Equipment
- Microwave
- Microwave-safe Bowl
- microwave-safe plate
- Oven mitts
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 large head broccolichopped
- 3 tablespoonswater
- 1 tablespoonsalted butteroptional
- Saltto taste optional
- Pepperto taste optional
Instructions
Instructions
- Place 1 large head chopped broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Add 3 tablespoons water to the bowl.
- Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe plate.
- Microwave on high for 2 1/2 to 4 minutes, until the broccoli is tender when pierced with a fork.
- Using oven mitts, carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and lift the plate away from you to avoid steam. If there is standing water in the bowl, drain or pour it off.
- If desired, add 1 tablespoon salted butter and toss the broccoli to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.