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 come out perfectly tender with just enough bite, and a finish of fine sea salt and optional fresh parsley keeps things clean and vibrant. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, a dish this straightforward is genuinely refreshing — no sauces, no coatings, no ingredient labels to scrutinize. It's just broccoli, butter, and salt doing exactly what they do best. The steaming method is key here: it preserves that vivid color and avoids the waterlogged texture you get from boiling. Toss everything together right in the serving bowl and it's on the table before anything else has a chance to cool down.
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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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