Steam your broccoli for 3 to 5 minutes, no more. Use big florets, boiling water, and a timer that you set on your phone. Don’t trust your gut; trust the timer.
And if you forget and it turns into mush? Just call it “rustic” and move on. You’re not a bad person—you’re just someone who accidentally made broccoli baby food. Now go forth and steam with confidence. Your taste buds (and your lungs) will thank you.