This is the BEST broccoli recipe! Tender steamed broccoli is enveloped in nutty brown butter and seasoned with garlic and salt for many layers of flavor in this super quick and easy side dish.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Servings: 4people
Calories: 142kcal
Ingredients
16ouncesbroccoli florets
1/4cupbutter
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonpepper
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
Garnish (optional)
freshly grated parmesan
Instructions
Fill a sauce pan with about 1 inch of water and bring to a boil.
Place broccoli in a steamer basket inside the pan, cover and reduce heat to low. Steam for 4-6 minutes or until bright and fork tender. Remove the steamer basket from the pot and let dry in open space.Try to avoid over cooking so that it does not become mushy.
To make the brown butter sauce, heat the butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat stirring regularly. The butter will go through 3 phases:1. The butter melts.2. The butter becomes foamy.3. Golden brown bits begin to form on the bottom.Once the golden brown bits begin to form, remove the butter from the heat and stir in the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Toss the broccoli with the browned butter and then garnish with fresh parmesan if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Optional:Try other seasonings or flavors on the broccoli such as: