Steamed Broccoli with Butter
Bright green broccoli for fish or chicken: 5 minutes steamed, with butter, salt, and lemon.
- Time
- 12 min
- Serving
- 117 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $0.99
- Protein
- 6 g
Ingredients
- 1 Broccoli (frozen)pack 400 g ≈ $1.80 200 g
- 2 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.58 8 g
- 3 Salt 2 g
- 4 Lemon≈ $4.70 per kg 5 g
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Tips
- Why it works
- Cook for exactly 5 minutes to keep broccoli bright green and crisp, not mushy or pale. Overcooking turns it yellow and soft.
- Substitutions
- Use olive oil instead of butter for a neutral taste; swap frozen broccoli for fresh if thawed overnight in a colander.
- Common mistakes
- Broccoli turns dull green or gray if overcooked. Check color after 4 minutes. Smell burnt if left too long.
- Storing and reheating
- Eat fresh or store for 2 days in the fridge; reheat in a dry pan for 1 minute to crisp again. Freezes poorly.
- Serve with
- Pair with grilled salmon or baked chicken thighs for a neutral side that balances rich flavors.
In short
- Marked healthy: the planner picks it more often for the goals “lose weight” and “eat well”.
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