Caffeine Free Steamed Broccoli with Butter
Sometimes the simplest dishes are the ones you come back to again and again, and this buttery steamed broccoli is a perfect example. The florets are cooked just until they turn that vivid, almost jewel-like green and a fork meets the gentlest resistance — tender without going anywhere near mushy. A couple tablespoons of unsalted butter and a pinch of sea salt are all it takes to turn a humble vegetable into something genuinely craveable. Optional fresh parsley adds a little brightness and color if you want to dress it up for company. Everything here is naturally free of stimulants, so it fits easily into a lifestyle where you're keeping a close eye on what goes into your body. It comes together in one pot with a steamer basket and almost no cleanup, making it a reliable weeknight side that never feels like a compromise.
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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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