Steamed Broccoli With Roasted Peppers Recipe
This recipe for steamed broccoli with roasted peppers is quick, easy, delicious, Low-Carb & Gluten-Free. You can use either fresh or frozen broccoli and then add some flair with a jarred roasted pepper. Fire roasted peppers add a depth of flavor and a splash of color to the dish. Because we are using only butter, salt, and pepper to season the broccoli, it goes well with just about any entrée.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Total Time: 13 mins
- Yield: 6-8 1x
- Category: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Primal, Vegetarian, Nut-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 fresh broccoli spears or 2 boxes frozen broccoli spears, organic and thawed
- 6 tablespoons red bell peppers, organic fire roasted
- 2 tablespoons grass-fed butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- If fresh broccoli is used, steam in a basket on the stove top. If frozen is used, cook the broccoli spears according to the package directions until they are just crisp tender. Drain the water off thoroughly.
- Drain the roasted red bell peppers and add the pepper strips to the drained broccoli spears.
- Season with butter and salt and toss to thoroughly combine all the ingredients.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ Cup
- Calories: 82
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 87mg
- Fat: 6g (49 Calories from Fat)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
