4 Ways to Upgrade Boring Old Steamed Broccoli

Steamed broccoli is a trusty side dish. It’s also one of the most reviled. We can change that.

Try these four easy upgrades for steamed broccoli that will take it from blah to delicious while retaining all of its good-for-you benefits.

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Broccoli with Garlicky Tapenade

© Leela Cyd
© Leela Cyd


A briny, pungent sauce like this olive tapenade is a perfect accompaniment to broccoli.

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Steamed Broccoli with Miso Butter

Umami-packed miso butter makes anything taste delicious.

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Tangy Broccoli Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

© William Meppem
© William Meppem

This salad starts with steamed broccoli. It's tossed with sweet onion, enrobed in buttermilk dressing, then sprinkled with crumbled Roquefort cheese and bacon.

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Steamed Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan

A sprinkling of Parmesan cheese goes a long way in this easy dish.

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