Looking for a simple side dish, fast? If you have a bag of frozen broccoli in your freezer, you can have a delicious and healthy side dish in under 10 minutes! Here is how to do it.
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So many people spend the time on cooking a delicious main dish, but when time comes to making a side dish, they are tired, and are kind of done. Because of that, they usually don’t even make a side dish, or they make something quick and unhealthy.
Enter Microwaved Frozen Broccoli. It is ready in just a few minutes, and it requires no work! Just put your frozen broccoli in a microwave safe bowl with some water and microwave, that’s it!
If you don’t have frozen broccoli, but have fresh broccoli, you can Steam Broccoli or Microwave Fresh Broccoli.
And it is healthy, too! This delicious broccoli side dish is vegan, Keto, low carb, Whole30, Paleo, Gluten Free and Dairy Free. If you follow any of these diets, this is a great recipe to make.
Steam Frozen Broccoli
Want to steam frozen broccoli? No need to wait for water boil and then steam! You can steam frozen broccoli in just 5 minutes!
It used to be a whole process, when I wanted to make steamed broccoli. Now it is as easy as taking a frozen broccoli bag out of the freezer, and putting it in the microwave!
More Easy Side Dishes
Everyone is always looking for easy and healthy side dishes. Here is five more for you to choose from:
– The Best Low Carb Cauliflower “Potato” Salad, easy and delicious cauliflower salad. You will never know that it’s not potatoes — try this amazing low carb salad for a simple and delicious side dish.
– Instant Pot Cabbage Recipe, the easiest 5 minute cabbage side dish, made in the Instant Pot.
– How To Bake Acorn Squash, the easiest and most delicious acorn squash recipe ever.
– Instant Pot Corn, another easy 5 minute recipe for a healthy side dish.
– Grilled Eggplant Salad With Herbs, this vegan Keto side dish is healthy, delicious and so easy to make!
How To Microwave Frozen Broccoli
Cooking frozen broccoli is very simple, here is how.
First, open the bag of frozen broccoli, and put the broccoli in a microwave safe bowl.
Add half a cup of water to the bowl as well. Cover the bowl with a microwave cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Depending on the microwave, you might need to cook a bit longer. If it is not cooked enough after 5 minutes, cook for another 30 seconds to a minute.
Serve with Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid Chicken Breast and Low Carb Cauliflower Fritters for a complete Keto dinner.
How To Flavor Frozen Broccoli Florets
There are so many to flavor this delicious dish! Here are some ideas:
– To keep the broccoli vegan and Keto, sprinkle it with spices, such as Italian Seasoning, Taco Seasoning or Cajun Seasoning.
– Add some butter. Seriously, when in doubt, add some butter. The dish won’t be vegan anymore with the addition of butter, but it will still be Keto.
– How about frozen broccoli and cheese? Just sprinkle some grated cheese on top of broccoli, after you add butter to it!
More Frozen Broccoli Recipes
Once you microwave frozen broccoli, you can use it in lots of different recipes:
– Use it in Keto Turkey Leftover Casserole With Broccoli, instead of fresh broccoli.
– Use it instead of broccoli rabe in the Garlic and Broccoli Rabe Recipe
– Make Pasta With Italian Sausage and Broccoli with it.
– Use it in the Garlicky Broccoli Stir Fry, to make delicious stir fry side dish.
What To Serve With Microwaved Frozen Broccoli
Serve this delicious microwaved frozen broccoli florets with Greek Grilled Chicken and Instant Pot Potato Salad Recipe.
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How To Microwave Frozen Broccoli
Equipment
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 16 oz Frozen Broccoli
- ½ cup Water
Instructions
- Put the frozen broccoli in a
microwave safe bowl . Add water.
Put the bowl in the microwave and cover with a microwave cover . Microwave for 5 minutes. If the broccoli is not warm enough, microwave for another 30 seconds to 1 minute.Serve with Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken and Instant Pot Rice. 
Notes
Nutrition
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Love quick sides like this. Thank you sharing all the tips too.
I just started using a microwave so it’s new to me. Thanks for the advice on reheating one of my favourite vegetables.
This is such a quick and fast side!! Makes it super easy to add veggies to any meal!
Frozen veg is such a staple in our house, especially during the winter months when the transport links to the mainland can be disrupted due to winter storms. It can’t be underestimated!
Such great tips! Will definitely give this a try!
I always keep frozen broccoli on hand and hadn’t tried it in the microwave. Thanks for the tips!
So easy and you get a delicious and nutritious side dish.
Love the tip – I microwave broccoli all the time – this is super helpful!
Very helpful tutorial on how to microwave frozen broccoli! Thank you so much for sharing!
Yummy! This was so helpful and tasty! Can’t wait to make this for my family! So excited!
Never making broccoli any other way! Thanks for sharing the how to!
Love a super simple and super quick side dish like this! Thanks so much for sharing.
This is a lifesaver during our kitchen reno! We don’t have an oven and have living off the microwave and the gril!
Love broccoli and how simple and tasty this dish is. Thanks for sharing.
Simple and easy to do, I love broccoli and this is perfect for those busy nights.
The simple sides are always the best! As then you can add your own condiments and everyone is happy. Great tips:)
love how fresh this stayed looking great instructions will try tomorrow
This is my new favorite way to cook broccoli! Thank you for the helpful tips!
Frozen broccoli florets are my favorite vegetable to keep on hand. We eat it at least once a week!