Turkey Free Steamed Broccoli with Butter
Steamed broccoli done right is one of those side dishes that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation — vibrant green, just tender enough, and finished with melted butter that makes every floret shine. The method here is straightforward: a steamer basket, a covered pot, and a few minutes of patience deliver florets that are never waterlogged or mushy. A pinch of sea salt and a toss of unsalted butter is genuinely all you need, though a scatter of fresh parsley adds a little color and brightness if you're feeling fancy. This is the kind of dish that pairs with almost anything on the table, and it comes together faster than most people expect. Since every ingredient is exactly what it says it is — broccoli, butter, salt, parsley — there's no guesswork about what's hiding in a sauce or a seasoning blend. Clean, simple, and satisfying in the best possible way.
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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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