How to Season Broccoli
Try a lemon-herb seasoning for something refreshing., Use a lemon-garlic seasoning for something more zesty., Go for sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds if you'd like a milder flavor., Try some simple seasonings., Season the broccoli while you are...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Try a lemon-herb seasoning for something refreshing.
For every 3 cups (525 grams) of cooked broccoli florets, you will need: 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of olive oil, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon of garlic salt, and ¼ teaspoon of thyme.
Mix your seasoning in a small bowl, then add some freshly-ground black pepper to taste.
Pour it over your cooked broccoli, toss to mix, then serve.Don't like garlic? Use regular salt instead. -
Step 2: Use a lemon-garlic seasoning for something more zesty.
For a small bunch of cooked broccoli, about ¾-pound (340 grams), you will need: 1 chopped garlic clove, 1½ tablespoons (22.5 milliliters) of olive oil, and 1½ teaspoons of lemon juice.
Mix together your seasonings, then heat in a skillet over medium heat until the garlic turns soft and fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Pour the mixture over the steamed broccoli, toss to coat, then serve immediately., Cut the broccoli into florets first, then steam it.
Drizzle some sesame oil over it, then sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.
If you'd like, garnish the broccoli further with a sprinkle of thinly-sliced scallions., If you don't feel like going fancy, you can choose 1 or 2 seasonings from the list below, and add them to your broccoli after you have already cooked it.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
Fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, or thyme.
Chopped, sliced, or minced garlic.
Lemon juice, lemon zest, or lemon slices. , Fill a saucepan with ¼ cup (60 milliliters) of water, 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, and ½ teaspoon of crushed, red pepper flakes.
Add some salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste, then bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Cut 1 head of broccoli into florets and add it to the water.
Cover the saucepan with a lid, cook for 3 minutes, then turn off the heat.
Let the broccoli sit for 2 to 3 minutes more, then drain the water, and serve it. -
Step 3: Go for sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds if you'd like a milder flavor.
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Step 4: Try some simple seasonings.
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Step 5: Season the broccoli while you are cooking it for something different.
Detailed Guide
For every 3 cups (525 grams) of cooked broccoli florets, you will need: 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of olive oil, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon of garlic salt, and ¼ teaspoon of thyme.
Mix your seasoning in a small bowl, then add some freshly-ground black pepper to taste.
Pour it over your cooked broccoli, toss to mix, then serve.Don't like garlic? Use regular salt instead.
For a small bunch of cooked broccoli, about ¾-pound (340 grams), you will need: 1 chopped garlic clove, 1½ tablespoons (22.5 milliliters) of olive oil, and 1½ teaspoons of lemon juice.
Mix together your seasonings, then heat in a skillet over medium heat until the garlic turns soft and fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Pour the mixture over the steamed broccoli, toss to coat, then serve immediately., Cut the broccoli into florets first, then steam it.
Drizzle some sesame oil over it, then sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.
If you'd like, garnish the broccoli further with a sprinkle of thinly-sliced scallions., If you don't feel like going fancy, you can choose 1 or 2 seasonings from the list below, and add them to your broccoli after you have already cooked it.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
Fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, or thyme.
Chopped, sliced, or minced garlic.
Lemon juice, lemon zest, or lemon slices. , Fill a saucepan with ¼ cup (60 milliliters) of water, 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, and ½ teaspoon of crushed, red pepper flakes.
Add some salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste, then bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Cut 1 head of broccoli into florets and add it to the water.
Cover the saucepan with a lid, cook for 3 minutes, then turn off the heat.
Let the broccoli sit for 2 to 3 minutes more, then drain the water, and serve it.
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