How To Steam Broccoli In The Microwave: {Quick & Easy}

This method for cooking/steaming broccoli is a must-have in my kitchen bag of tricks. Use fresh bunches of broccoli and you’ll never settle for bags of frozen again–it comes out delicious in minutes with no special gadgets required! Here’s how…

How To Cook Broccoli In The Microwave

Freshly Steamed Broccoli Is A Nice Addition To Any Meal

Wash and trim broccoli bunches then separate into smaller pieces, try to keep them in uniform sizes.
Arrange the florets in a glass, microwaveable bowl or casserole dish and add a bit of water (no more than 2 tablespoons of water for 2 to 3 cups of fresh broccoli). Cover.
Cook on high 2 to 2 1/2 minutes then check, if broccoli isn’t quite done, re-cover and allow to sit in the steam until it’s fully cooked.
Once broccoli is done, strain off any remaining water and serve.

Tip: Be sure to use very little water and don’t overcook or there will be an extreme loss of nutrients that broccoli is packed full of–plus the result of overcooking/too much water is mushy, soggy broccoli. There’s lots of water on the florets from washing plus the extra added to sufficiently steam it until it’s cooked.

Note: Cooking times may vary slightly due to microwave ovens heating differently.