Artificial Flavors Free Steamed Broccoli with Butter
Sometimes the simplest dishes are the ones worth coming back to again and again. A pile of vibrant green florets, a pat of real butter, a pinch of sea salt — that's genuinely all you need for a side dish that tastes clean and satisfying. Steaming keeps the broccoli bright and tender without waterlogging it, so every bite has that perfect just-cooked texture. Real butter coats each floret in rich, savory flavor without any of the synthetic additives that sneak into bottled sauces, seasoning blends, or pre-made sides. A finishing scatter of fresh parsley adds a little color and a pop of herby freshness that feels restaurant-worthy for almost zero effort. It pairs beautifully with just about any main, and because every ingredient is exactly what it says it is, you can feel genuinely good about what's on the plate.
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4 servings
- 1 large head broccoli (about 1 ½ lb), cut into florets
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pour about 1 inch of water into a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Set a steamer basket inside — the water should sit just below the basket.
- 2
Add the broccoli florets to the steamer basket, cover with the lid, and steam for 5–7 minutes, until the florets are bright green and a fork slides into the thickest stem with just a little resistance.
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