Soy 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 vibrantly green and just tender enough — that sweet spot where a fork slides in with a little resistance and every bite still has some snap to it. Butter and a pinch of sea salt do all the heavy lifting here, and a handful of fresh parsley adds a bright, herby finish if you want it. For anyone navigating soy sensitivities, this kind of recipe is a genuine relief — no sauces, no seasoning blends, no ingredient labels to decode for hidden soy derivatives. Just whole, clean ingredients you can trust. It pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or really anything that needs a fresh, unfussy green on the plate.
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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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