Stove Top Broccoli (How To Steam Broccoli) - My Active Kitchen

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Stove top broccoli is the best broccoli ever! This broccoli takes less than 10 minutes to make and if you use this method, it would be the best broccoli of your life. Well, it’s mine now.

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I have tried so many ways of making broccoli that my children would love but it has always been a hard nut to crack. They still leave some broccoli on their plates. One of the ways I tried with the little one is grating broccoli into her dish and boy, it is hard work.

I recently made some ramen noodles stir fry for Olu and I, bearing in mind that my daughters wouldn’t eat out of it because of the added broccoli and other vegetables. Was I wrong? They both couldn’t get their hands off our food. There was a bit of a mummy's proud moment. I was surprised to see them devour the broccoli the way they did.

I was so happy to have finally nailed it. Broccoli is winning, and who am I to complain? Fast forward a week after, I made this stove top broccoli and it was all gone as well. I love how my younger daughter sucks the juice out of the broccoli. It is so pleasant watching her innocent mouth munching away on broccoli.

One of the reasons I prefer this stove top broccoli method is how easy it is to make. I love that I can give my 13-month-old this vegetable without the fear of choking. This broccoli is juicy, crispy and crunchy to the last bite. Best believe when I say this would be your last bus stop to making broccoli

Related post: If you love the idea of this vegetable already, then you will love this easy beef stir fry. It is packed full of veggies, especially broccoli.

What are the health benefits of eating broccoli?

You won’t be surprised to know that broccoli is fully packed with vitamins, fibre and minerals.
It contains good measures of antioxidants.
Broccoli promotes healthy digestion.
Strong bones and yes, it takes a good few years off you.
Moral of the story: Broccoli a day keeps the doctor away

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Ingredients

This method is straightforward and uses everyday simple ingredients.

1 large broccoli head

Vegetable oil: Substitute with olive or avocado oil.

Unsalted butter

Salt and pepper

Onion powder

Water

How to make the best stove top broccoli ever

Cut the broccoli head into florets. If the florets are too big, cut them up to manageable sizes.

Rinse and pat dry thoroughly.

Place a pan on medium heat and add vegetable oil and butter. Heat until melted, then add the broccoli florets.

Leave for a minute before stirring or tossing. Add 2 tablespoons of water and stir to combine. Finish off with salt, pepper, and onion powder. Continue cooking for another 3 minutes.

Serve immediately.

Please repeat with me, I will always eat my jollof rice with some yummy broccoli. Lol….

This recipe can be eaten with virtually everything from chicken to fish, beef or you can even make a broccoli vegetable medley.

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