I can't confirm if northerners actually eat unseasoned steamed veggies (surely they at least add salt and pepper?) But I can can confirm that would be consider

I can't confirm if northerners actually eat unseasoned steamed veggies (surely they at least add salt and pepper?) But I can can confirm that would be considered basically inedible in the south. For example, the most common broccoli dish is typically a broccoli casserole loaded up with cheese, bread crumbs, and various seasonings, and butter and/or cream as well.