Walnut Free Steamed Broccoli with Butter
Few side dishes are as satisfying as perfectly steamed broccoli — vibrant green, just tender enough, and finished with a glossy coat of melted butter. The method here is simple: a pot, a steamer basket, and a few minutes of hands-off cooking that keeps every floret bright and full of flavor. A pinch of sea salt and a scatter of fresh parsley are all it takes to elevate something this clean and wholesome into a dish worth making on repeat. Because the ingredient list is so short and straightforward, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your meal. Tree nut concerns can make even the simplest recipes feel complicated, but this one is naturally free of that stress — just honest, whole-food ingredients doing exactly what they should. It pairs beautifully with almost anything on the dinner table and comes together fast enough to be a weeknight staple you'll reach for again and again.
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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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