How long does it take to make Grilled Steak with Broccoli Microgreens (25-Minute High-Protein Dinner)?
This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.
25 min
· Serves 2
· Updated February 21, 2026
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Broccoli microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Tender grilled steak topped with fresh broccoli microgreens for a burst of flavor and nutrition.
This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.
Broccoli microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
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2 ribeye steaks (8 oz each)
1 cup broccoli microgreens
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and black pepper
2 tbsp butter
Season steaks with salt and pepper. Grill to desired doneness (4-5 min per side for medium-rare).
While steaks rest, heat olive oil in a pan. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Remove from heat and toss in broccoli microgreens until just wilted.
Top steaks with butter and serve with broccoli microgreens on the side.
Broccoli microgreens are frequently studied among edible microgreens for their phytochemical content, particularly sulforaphane precursors found in the seeds and sprouts of brassica crops. Culinary use focuses on their mild, slightly peppery flavor as a finishing green.
• Brassica microgreens including broccoli have been studied for elevated concentrations of glucosinolates and sulforaphane precursors relative to mature heads.
moderate evidence• Micronutrient levels in broccoli microgreens vary by seed source, growing medium, light exposure, and harvest timing.
strong evidence• Consuming brassica sprouts and microgreens fresh avoids heat-related breakdown of sulforaphane precursor compounds.
limited evidence1. Sulforaphane Bioavailability in Healthy Subjects Fed a Single Serving of Fresh Broccoli Microgreens — Foods, 2023
2. Small Functional Foods: Comparative Phytochemical and Nutritional Analyses of Five Microgreens of the Brassicaceae Family — Foods, 2021
3. Nutritional quality profiles of six microgreens — Scientific Reports, 2025
4. Yield performance, mineral profile, and nitrate content in a selection of seventeen microgreen species — Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023
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