
Steamed broccoli with a glossy coat of melted butter is one of those side dishes that proves simple cooking is often the best cooking. The florets come out vibrant green and just tender enough to hold their shape, with a clean, fresh flavor that pairs with almost any main. Butter and sea salt do the heavy lifting here, and a handful of chopped parsley adds a bright, herby finish if you want it. For anyone navigating lupin sensitivities, this recipe is naturally worry-free — no flour blends, no legume-based additives, just whole vegetables and real dairy. Lupin is increasingly showing up in gluten-free flour mixes and processed seasonings, so having a go-to side this clean and unfussy is genuinely useful. The steaming method keeps the broccoli from getting waterlogged or mushy, which means every bite has that satisfying, slightly crisp bite you want. It's the kind of dish you'll make on a Tuesday without thinking twice and somehow still feel good about.
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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.
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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