Steamed broccoli with lemon

Steamed broccoli with lemon recipe videos

Steamed broccoli with lemon is a simple, vibrant side dish featuring tender-crisp broccoli florets finished with a bright squeeze of fresh lemon juice and often a light seasoning of salt. It's a popular preparation found in many Western cuisines, especially in American and European home cooking, valued for its speed and ability to highlight the vegetable's natural flavor.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very low in carbohydrates, fat, and calories, while being a good source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber. It is exceptionally rich in vitamins C and K, and provides a solid amount of folate and potassium, with a typical serving containing roughly 50-70 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	55 kcal
Protein	3.7 g
Carbs	11.2 g
Fat	0.6 g
Fiber	5.1 g
Sugar	2.2 g
Sodium	30 mg
Vitamin C	135 mg
Vitamin K	160 mcg
Folate	168 mcg
Potassium	457 mg
Vitamin A	1207 IU
Manganese	0.3 mg
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Phosphorus	105 mg

Per 1 cup (156 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The lemon juice isn't just for flavor; its vitamin C significantly enhances the absorption of the plant-based iron found in broccoli. Culturally, it represents a classic 'brightening' technique in cooking, using acid to lift and balance the earthy, vegetal notes of a green vegetable.