**Broccoli with Almond Brown Butter: A Symphony of Flavors and Textures**
Broccoli with almond brown butter is a delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Featuring crisp-tender broccoli florets generously coated in a rich, nutty brown butter sauce, this culinary masterpiece is elevated by the addition of crunchy almonds, adding a delightful textural contrast. A sprinkle of lemon juice brightens the dish, while a touch of garlic and a pinch of red pepper flakes add a subtle savory warmth. This versatile recipe offers variations to suit individual preferences, including options for roasting the broccoli for a slightly charred flavor or adding a splash of white wine for a touch of sophistication.
BROCCOLI WITH ALMONDS
Broccoli with Almonds is a tasty dressed up side dish. Verna Puntigan, Pasadena, Maryland, shares the recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring broccoli, water and bouillon to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain and place in a serving dish; keep warm. , In a large skillet, saute almonds in butter until browned. Add onion and salt; saute until onion is tender. Pour over broccoli; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 618mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH ALMONDS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 12m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place broccoli into baking dish and pour in water. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Cook at 100 percent for 8 minutes. In a 1 cup glass measuring cup, melt butter with lemon juice, almonds and salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute and 30 seconds.
STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH BROWN BUTTER SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the broccoli florets in a vegetable steamer basket.
- Pour about 3/4-inch water into a large saucepan. Place the steamer basket in the pan, bring the water to a simmer over medium-high heat, and cover. Steam for 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, place the center of the bread into a food processor and pulse to make bread crumbs. In a small saucepan, heat butter on medium high until butter turns a nutty brown color. Add the bread crumbs and toss in the butter. Pour the buttered crumbs onto the broccoli and toss to coat.
BROCCOLI WITH PECAN BROWN BUTTER
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat and add the broccoli. Blanch until tender-crisp and bright green, about 3 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, and pecans, and saute until the shallots and garlic are tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep stirring until the butter begins to brown, another 3 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and the broccoli. Using tongs, toss the broccoli with the butter and pecans. Cook, while tossing, until the broccoli is heated through, about 5 to 6 more minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
BROCCOLI WITH ALMOND BROWN BUTTER
Make and share this Broccoli With Almond Brown Butter recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Vegetable
Time 16m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place broccoli florets and 1/3 cup water in a large microwave-safe bowl.
- Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes; remove and drain any liquid.
- In small skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter.
- Cook 3 minutes, until golden, swirling pan to prevent burning.
- Stir in almonds.
- Remove from heat.
- Pour over broccoli.
- Add onions and toss.
SAUTEED BROCCOLI AND ALMONDS
Steps:
- Cut stalk of broccoli from florets. Peel the stalk and cut the stalk into 1/4-inch rounds. Cut head of broccoli into florets.
- In a large saute pan, toast almonds until golden, about 4 minutes. Remove from pan. Add butter and when melted, add garlic and sliced stalks. Saute, until garlic turns golden and stalks start to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the florets and continue cooking another 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water and cover pan. Cook broccoli until crisp tender, about 3 minutes more. Season with salt. Stir in toasted almonds and serve.
ALMOND BROWN BUTTER
Steps:
- In a small saucepan melt butter over moderately low heat and continue to heat until golden brown with a nutlike fragrance. (Bottom of pan will be covered with brown specks.) Pour butter through a sieve lined with a dampened paper towel into a bowl and discard solids. In a small skillet heat brown butter, almonds, and lemon juice until heated through.
- Serve sauce over fish, chicken, rice, or vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli, or green beans.
BROCCOLI WITH BROWNED BUTTER
Make and share this Broccoli with Browned Butter recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Vegetable
Time 17m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Remove broccoli floweret clusters from stems.
- Separate flowerets.
- Peel stems, then cut into ½ inch thick slices.
- Steam broccoli until crisp-tender.
- Cook butter with garlic in large skillet over medium-low heat until foam subsides and butter is nut-brown.
- Immediately remove from heat and discard garlic.
- Stir in lemon juice.
- Add broccoli and toss to coat.
- Season and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.7, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 27.1, Sodium 122.8, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 2.7, Protein 4.5
BROCCOLI WITH LEMON ALMOND BUTTER
Make and share this Broccoli With Lemon Almond Butter recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Vegetable
Time 16m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Steam or boil broccoli until tender, approximately 4 to 8 minutes.
- Drain.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat, remove from heat.
- Stir in lemon juice. lemon zest, and almonds.
- Pour over hot broccoli, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.6, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 131.8, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 1.6, Protein 3.8
BROCCOLI & ALMOND WITH LEMON BUTTER
Got this from a show on the A.B.C. As we are family of Broccoli lovers, I tried this for something different, and the family enjoyed it so much. Easy and so quick and a great side dish to any meal.
Provided by Tisme
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whilst broccoli is still hot from blanching,heat the butter and extra virgin olive oil in a pan until a light brown colour.(Using olive oil inhibits the burning of butter).
- Add roasted almond flakes and toss.
- Place blanched broccoli in pan.
- Pour over with juice of the lemon, and use seasonings to taste.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.1, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 53.4, Sodium 227.8, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 7.1
BROCCOLI WITH ALMOND BUTTER
Make and share this Broccoli With Almond Butter recipe from Food.com.
Provided by DVG2000
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 13m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter, syrup, and lemon juice together. Steam broccoli stems in large pot set over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Add florets and steam until stems and florets are crisp-tender (about 5 minutes longer). Drain broccoli and pour melted butter mixture over them.
- Top with toasted almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 209.7, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 9.5
BROCCOLI WITH LEMON GARLIC ALMOND BUTTER
Make and share this Broccoli With Lemon Garlic Almond Butter recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Marie
Categories Vegetable
Time 23m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Steam or boil broccoli until tender, about 8 minutes and drain.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat and add garlic.
- Remove from heat and let steep for about 5 minutes.
- Remove garlic, if desired, then stir in almonds and place over low heat again.
- Add lemon juice and zest and pour over hot broccoli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 201.2, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 5.1
Tips:
- When sautéing your florets, make sure to not overcrowd the pan, otherwise you'll steam them instead of browning them.
- Use medium heat so the florets brown evenly and don't burn.
- If you're using fresh almonds, toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat until they're golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- To make the brown butter, cook the unsalted butter over medium heat until it turns a light golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 3 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice at the end of cooking to brighten the flavors.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Conclusion:
This broccoli with almond brown butter is an easy and delicious side dish that's perfect for any occasion. The roasted florets are tender and flavorful, while the almond brown butter adds a rich and nutty flavor. Serve it with your favorite protein and enjoy!
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