Breastfeeding Friendly Steamed Broccoli with Butter
Broccoli is one of those vegetables that earns its reputation as a nutritional powerhouse, and steaming it is hands-down the best way to keep all that goodness intact. When you're nursing, it helps to lean on whole, simple ingredients you can actually recognize, and this dish delivers exactly that — no mystery additives, no processed shortcuts. The florets come out vibrant green and perfectly tender, coated in melted butter that adds richness and makes every bite feel satisfying rather than virtuous and sad. A pinch of sea salt pulls everything together, and the optional parsley gives it a fresh, bright finish that makes it look as good as it tastes. It comes together in minutes, which matters a lot when you're hungry and running on a newborn's schedule. Serve it alongside whatever protein you have going, or honestly just eat a big bowl of it on its own — no judgment here.
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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)
Can be omittedflat-leaf parsley
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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