The microwave broccoli recipe is easy and quick, like the microwave cauliflower, they can be enjoyed as is, or used for recipes with steamed pre-cooked broccoli. For example, we can use steamed broccoli to make pasta with broccoli and fondue or to make a savory pie. When I buy broccoli, I take the opportunity to make various recipes and with some of it, I make broccoli in jar cooking, to keep them vacuum-sealed for many days.
To cook the steamed broccoli in the microwave, you can choose different microwave-safe containers. In the accessories list, you will find several alternatives. I love cooking vegetables in the microwave, their flavor remains enhanced, I preserve many of their vitamins and I don’t mess anything up. Besides cooking vegetables with energy and time savings.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 5 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Microwave
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
- Energy 51.00 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 9.96 (g) of which sugars 2.55 (g)
- Proteins 4.23 (g)
- Fat 0.56 (g) of which saturated 0.06 (g)of which unsaturated 0.07 (g)
- Fibers 3.90 (g)
- Sodium 244.29 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 125 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs broccoli
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 pinches salt
What You Need to Cook Broccoli in the Microwave
- 1 Microwave Oven
- 1 Container for microwave steaming
- Food Wrap for microwave cooking
Procedure
Wash and drain the broccoli, divide them into florets, and peel the tender part of the stem. Place the broccoli in the container and pour the water inside. Close with the specific lid and open the valve.
If you don’t have the specific container, spread the cut broccoli in a bowl, add the water, and adhere a sheet of wrap to the bowl. Make 2 small holes using a toothpick.
Insert the container in the microwave and cook the broccoli for 12 minutes at 800 watts. At the end of cooking, let the broccoli rest in the turned-off microwave for 5 minutes.
You can enjoy the broccoli seasoned with salt, pepper, oil, and lemon juice.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
I have 300 g of broccoli, are the times the same?
For 300 g of broccoli, cook for 8 minutes instead of 12.
Can I use a Pyrex or ceramic dish to cook broccoli in the microwave?
Yes, even in this case, a sheet of microwave wrap should be adhered.
Can I use regular wrap?
I do not recommend it, microwave wrap withstands high temperatures well.
