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Lemon Basil Broccoli

December 19, 2019 by Sweet Ordeal Leave a Comment

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Broccoli doesn’t have to be boring – dress up your steamed broccoli with buttery lemon juice and sweet basil. Lemon Basil Broccoli is such a great side dish for so many entrees, so let’s mix it up a bit and take the boring out.

Lemon Basil Broccoli

Steamed broccoli is a super common side dish in my house. It’s easy to cook, tastes great, and it’s healthy. Once in a while, though, it’s nice to mix up the flavors. Lemon Basil Broccoli does just that.

Lemon Basil Broccoli

How to make steamed broccoli

Place a silver steaming basket into a pot with about an inch or so of water in it. Once the basket is in the pot, you should be able to see the water on the bottom of the basket. Turn the heat on under the pot and bring your water to a gentle boil. Meanwhile, wash your broccoli and cut into florets. On a side note, my mom use to call these “little trees,” probably so we’d be more likely to eat them.  Anyway, add your florets to the basket and cover with a lid. Reduce the heat to low. All you want the water to do is gently boil, or simmer, so that the steam does all the work.

Lemon Basil Broccoli

Turning it into Lemon Basil Broccoli

While your broccoli is steaming, melt your butter and pour it into the bottom of your serving bowl. Add the lemon juice and basil to the melted butter. Once the broccoli is done steaming, add the broccoli to the melted butter and gently stir to evenly coat all of your little trees.

Lemon Basil Broccoli

How do you know when the broccoli is done?

Stick it with a fork; if it’s still hard, let it steam longer, but if your fork slides right through, it might be over-done. You want the fork to enter the broccoli stem, so that you can eat it off your plate using a fork, but you also want it soft enough to eat. This is called crisp-tender. Depending on the size of your florets, 10 minutes is a safe starting place.

Lemon Basil Broccoli

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Can I use fresh basil instead of dried?

Definitely, I love fresh herbs, but don’t always have them on hand. The rule of thumb with herbs is that dried herbs are more potent, so you need less of them than fresh. Basically, 1 tsp. of a dried herbs is equal to 1 Tbsp. of fresh, (or 3 times as much, since 3 tsp. = 1 Tbsp.). So, for this recipe, it calls for 1/2 tsp. of dried basil, or triple that for 1 1/2 tsp. of fresh basil.

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Lemon Basil Broccoli

Steamed broccoli with a buttery lemon basil twist.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Active Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: basil, broccoli, lemon
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 73kcal
Author: SweetOrdeal.com

Materials

  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 Tbsp. butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Steam broccoli in steamer basket for approx. 10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Meanwhile, in serving bowl, mix melted butter with basil and lemon juice.
  • Add cooked broccoli to bowl and toss to evenly coat. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 73kcal

Try this Lemon Basil Broccoli with my Really Good Turkey Meatloaf for a delicious and healthy dinner. If you’re staying on the healthy and/or low-calories side, but still want dessert, try my Skinny Dark Chocolate Cake with only 187 calories per piece.

Thank you for visiting my site and have a blessed day. Happy cooking!

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Quick and Easy, Side Dishes, Uncategorized Tagged With: butter, comfort food, crowd pleaser, Delicious, dinner, easy, lemon, steamed broccoli, sweet basil

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