Chicken Free Steamed Broccoli with Butter
Bright green, glossy with melted butter, and ready in minutes — this steamed broccoli is the kind of simple side dish that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. The florets are steamed just until tender-crisp, so they hold their color and a satisfying bite rather than going limp and dull. A pat of unsalted butter and a pinch of sea salt are all it takes to turn a humble vegetable into something genuinely craveable. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley adds a pop of freshness if you want to dress it up a little. The whole thing comes together in one pot with a steamer basket — no fuss, no special equipment, and absolutely no animal proteins beyond the butter. It pairs beautifully with just about anything on the table and is a reliable go-to when you need a clean, crowd-pleasing vegetable dish without any meat-based ingredients in the mix.
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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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