Artificial Food Coloring Free Steamed Broccoli with Butter
Sometimes the simplest dishes are the ones you can feel genuinely good about. This steamed broccoli comes together with just a handful of real, whole ingredients — fresh florets, unsalted butter, sea salt, and a little parsley — so there's nothing hidden, nothing synthetic, and no label-reading required. For anyone navigating a diet free from artificial dyes and additives, that kind of transparency is genuinely refreshing, especially in a side dish that often gets dressed up with processed sauces or seasoning blends. Steaming keeps the broccoli a vivid, natural green and preserves that satisfying tender-crisp bite, while the butter melts into every crevice for richness that feels indulgent without any shortcuts. A pinch of sea salt ties it all together, and the optional parsley adds a fresh, herby finish that looks as good as it tastes. It's the kind of effortless side that pairs with almost anything and reminds you that clean eating doesn't have to mean boring eating.
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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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