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How to Make Broccoli Taste Good Without Cheese or Butter

If you need a good steamed broccoli recipe, look no further, because this is the best broccoli seasoning ever!Don't prefer steamed? No worries, we have instructions for the best roasted broccoli too!

a plate full of steamed broccoli on a white linen tea towel with a lemon for garnish
I must admit, I am not a huge vegetable person. I had hoped that my taste buds would mature as I became an adult, but the sad truth is… veggies just aren't my faves. Salads are delicious to me, but that's about it. Until, of course, I was introduced to this steamed broccoli recipe!

Best Broccoli Seasoning Ever

Oh. My. Goodness. It is seriously good. Guess what the best part is… it is steamed in the microwave! Did you guys know you could do that? Have I been the only one missing out?

One of the reasons I don't love veggies is because I typically don't like frozen or canned veggies and I thought that fresh ones took too long. This discovery has opened up a whole new world of scrumptious vegetable options to me… and this broccoli seasoning… to DIE for. My husband made it up, and I made him make it three nights in a row. Then, I made him teach me. Once we knew it was solid, I measured everything out so that I could share it with all of you!

How to Season Broccoli

Not only is this steamed broccoli seasoning delicious, it is so fast and easy! Here we go.

a white bowl full of raw broccoli on a white and grey striped background

Instructions for How to Steam Broccoli:

  • Place broccoli in a shallow bowl and add thyme, garlic salt, lemon juice, olive oil and toss. Add water.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and steam it in the microwave for 4 minutes. Let it sit for another 3 minutes before removing from the microwave.
  • Your broccoli is done!

half a lemon about to be squeezed into a bowl of broccoli

Yes, it really is THAT easy. I should also mention, my kids LOVE this recipe too! They are picky with a capital P, but no one complains about this broccoli seasoning!

a plate of perfectly seasoned broccoli with lemon wedges

Now, are you someone who prefers your broccoli roasted? This seasoning is great for that, too!

How to Roast Broccoli:

a cookie sheet of roasted broccoli with lemons and seasoning

  • Toss broccoli with thyme, garlic salt, olive oil and lemon juice.
  • Put broccoli on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Lemon slices are optional, but they do make it look so pretty and add another dimension of lemon flavor!
  • Roast broccoli at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
  • Your broccoli is done!

Notes: I prefer my broccoli to still have a slight crunch to it. You can roast it for longer if you like it to be softer or slightly charred.

Man.. I am salivating just typing this… and for a vegetable, that's really saying something!

More delicious & EASY side dish recipes:

Roasted Balsamic and Brown Sugar Carrots
Yellow Rice
Easy Slow Cooker Ranch Potatoes
Unique Green Salad Recipes

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Broccoli Seasoning

  • 3 cups fresh broccoli
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme

  • Put your broccoli and your water in a microwave safe bowl and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Microwave for 3-7 minutes.

  • When your broccoli is cooked according to your preferences, remove it from microwave and drain excess water, if any.

  • Add all your seasonings and toss to coat.

  • Serve with your favorite meal and enjoy!

  • If you like your broccoli to still have some crunch to it, cook it for less time. I recommend steaming 3 to 4 minutes in the microwave, or 15-20 minutes roasting in the oven.
  • If you like your broccoli to be soft, steam it for a full 7 minutes in the microwave, or roast for 20-25 minutes in the oven.
  • We love to serve broccoli with this easy Chicken Schnitzel or our Chicken and Stuffing Bake!

How to roast broccoli:

  • Toss broccoli with thyme, garlic salt, olive oil and lemon juice.
  • Put broccoli on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Lemon slices are optional, but they do make it look so pretty and add another dimension of lemon flavor!
  • Roast broccoli at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.

Calories: 21 kcal | Fat: 2 g | Sodium: 97 mg | Vitamin C: 0.7 mg

Well know you know how to season broccoli! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

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This recipe was originally posted on March 28, 2013 and has been updated.

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