
Sometimes the simplest dishes are the ones you come back to again and again, and this buttery steamed broccoli is a perfect example. The florets are steamed just long enough to turn that vivid, almost electric green while staying tender with a slight bite — never mushy, never dull. A couple tablespoons of butter and a pinch of sea salt are all it takes to turn a humble vegetable into something you'll actually look forward to eating. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end adds a little color and a clean, herby lift that makes the whole bowl feel a bit more special. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-reading required and no substitutions to stress over — just clean, straightforward cooking. It works beautifully as a weeknight side next to pretty much anything, and the whole process is as low-effort as it gets.
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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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