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Broccoli Almondine

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Broccoli AlmondineRomulo Yanes

Because broccoli thrives in cooler weather, this is a terrific winter variation on the classic green beans almondine.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 (side dish) servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds broccoli, stems peeled, then head cut into 2-inch-wide spears
1/2 stick unsalted butter
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook broccoli in a steamer rack over boiling water in a large wide pot, covered, until stems are just tender when pierced with a knife, 8 to 12 minutes. Remove steamer from pot and discard cooking water. Cool broccoli 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, heat butter in pot over medium heat until foam subsides, then cook almonds, stirring, until butter and nuts are golden and have a nutty aroma, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add broccoli and toss.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving
based on four servings: 194 calories
15g fat (7g saturated)
29mg cholesterol
52mg sodium
12g carbohydrate
5g fiber
6g protein (nutritional analysis provided by Nutrition Data)
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#### Nutritional analysis provided by Nutrition Data
TagsBroccoli/BroccoliniVegetableAlmondNutSideDinnerGluten FreeVegetarianWeeknight MealsEasy30 Minutes or LessSteamWinterGourmet

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