Nutmeg Free Steamed Broccoli with Butter
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 anything on the table. Butter and a pinch of sea salt do all the heavy lifting here, and a handful of chopped parsley adds a bright, herby finish if you feel like it. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this recipe is naturally free of the warm, aromatic spices that sneak into so many vegetable dishes — what you see in the ingredient list is genuinely all that goes in. The steaming method keeps the broccoli from getting waterlogged or mushy, so every bite has that satisfying slight bite to the stem. It comes together in minutes and works beautifully alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, pasta, or really any weeknight main you have going.
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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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