Sesame Free Steamed Broccoli with Butter
Steamed broccoli with a pat of melting butter is one of those side dishes that proves simple cooking is often the best cooking. The florets come out brilliantly green and just tender enough to hold their shape, with a clean, fresh flavor that pairs with almost anything on the dinner table. For anyone navigating sesame allergies or sensitivities, this kind of recipe is a genuine relief — no sauces, no spice blends, no store-bought shortcuts that might sneak in hidden ingredients. It's just broccoli, butter, salt, and an optional handful of fresh parsley, so you know exactly what's going into the bowl. The steaming method keeps the texture lively rather than waterlogged, and tossing everything together at the end means every floret gets evenly coated in that rich, salty butter. It's the kind of effortless side that earns a permanent spot in your weeknight rotation.
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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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