Steamed Broccoli and Courgettes
Steamed broccoli and courgettes are a light, vibrant vegetable side prepared in the Thermomix TM7. Gentle steaming in the Varoma preserves the bright green colour and tender bite of both vegetables, while a splash of lemon juice adds fresh acidity. An ideal accompaniment for fish, chicken or vegetarian mains, ready with minimal effort and washing up.
About this recipe
Steamed broccoli and courgettes Thermomix TM7 recipes are the simplest way to turn two everyday green vegetables into something genuinely appetising. This all-in-one kitchen machine heats the water and builds steady Varoma steam, so the broccoli florets keep their bright colour and tender bite while the courgette slices turn silky without going watery. A few drops of lemon juice lift the whole bowl with fresh acidity, making this far more interesting than boiled vegetables. As a quick weeknight dinner side, it pairs beautifully with grilled fish, roast chicken or a vegetarian curry, and because everything cooks above the water rather than in it, the flavour stays in the vegetables instead of leaking away. Whether you are meal preipping for the week or need a last-minute accompaniment, this steamed vegetable recipe delivers consistent results with barely any washing up.
Preparation tips
- Cut the broccoli florets and courgette pieces to a similar size so they steam evenly in the Varoma; thicker courgette wedges stay pleasantly firm while matching the broccoli's cooking pace.
- Arrange the broccoli florets towards the centre of the Varoma tray where the steam is strongest, and place the courgette pieces around the edge for an even, tender-crisp result.
- Add the lemon juice only after steaming and drizzle it over the hot vegetables so the fresh acidity is absorbed; a little flaked salt finishes this light side perfectly.
Recipe variations
- Mediterranean variation: after steaming, toss the broccoli and courgette with a spoonful of olive oil, crushed garlic and a squeeze of lemon juice, then finish with toasted pine nuts for extra texture.
- Kid-friendly variation: cut the courgette into fun batons, skip the lemon juice and serve the steamed broccoli and courgette with a mild yogurt dip to encourage vegetable snacking.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Steaming the broccoli florets in the Varoma keeps them vividly green and tender-crisp without any flavour lost to boiling water. [Multi-Function]
- Heating the water for steam happens quickly and precisely in the TM7, so the courgette slices cook evenly with no supervision needed. [Precision Control]
- Weighing the broccoli and courgette directly in the mixing bowl guarantees correct portions without extra kitchen scales or guesswork. [Built-in Scale]
- Mixing the lemon juice with a dash of water distributes the fresh acidity evenly over the steamed vegetables in seconds. [Multi-Function]
- Chopping a trimmed courgette into uniform pieces with the TM7 blade ensures every slice steams at the same gentle rate. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- water
- broccoli florets
- courgette
- lemon juice (optional)