Nightshade Free Steamed Broccoli with Butter
Broccoli this simple is genuinely hard to beat — vibrant, tender-crisp florets finished with melted butter and a pinch of sea salt hit that sweet spot between effortless and satisfying. Steaming keeps the color bright and the texture just right, so nothing ends up waterlogged or mushy. For anyone navigating a nightshade-free lifestyle, side dishes can feel surprisingly limited since so many rely on tomatoes, peppers, or paprika to build flavor — this one skips all of that without sacrificing a thing. The ingredient list is clean and completely free of the usual suspects, so you can serve it confidently alongside almost any main. A handful of fresh parsley stirred in at the end adds a little freshness and color if you have it on hand, though the dish is just as good without it. It comes together in one pot with minimal cleanup, making it an easy weeknight staple you'll reach for again and again.
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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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