Lactose Free Steamed Broccoli with Butter
Steamed broccoli done right is one of those side dishes that earns a permanent spot in your weeknight rotation — vibrant green, just tender enough, and finished with a glossy coat of melted butter that makes every floret irresistible. The steaming method here is key: a quick five to seven minutes over boiling water keeps the color brilliant and the texture perfectly crisp-tender rather than mushy. Butter is naturally free of lactose in the way most people need to worry about, making this a genuinely safe and satisfying choice without any swaps or substitutions required. A pinch of sea salt and an optional scatter of fresh parsley round everything out, proving that simple ingredients treated well need nothing else. It comes together in minutes and pairs beautifully with just about any protein or grain you have going on the stove.
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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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