Best 10 Broccoli With Lemon Almond Butter Recipes

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Are you seeking a delightful and nutritious side dish that complements your main course perfectly? Look no further than ourBroccoli with Lemon Almond Butter! This vibrant dish features tender broccoli florets tossed in a luscious sauce made from almond butter, lemon juice, garlic, and a hint of Dijon mustard. The result is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

Accompanying this main recipe, we also present three additional variations to cater to your culinary preferences and dietary needs. For a vegan alternative, try our dairy-free version, which uses creamy cashew butter instead of almond butter. Craving a touch of spice? Opt for our spicy rendition, where red pepper flakes add a delightful kick. And if you're a fan of Asian flavors, our Asian-inspired version, featuring soy sauce and sesame seeds, is sure to hit the spot.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted to deliver a unique and flavorful experience, while remaining easy to follow and prepare. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, you'll find that these recipes are accessible and enjoyable to make. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary adventure with our delectable Broccoli with Lemon Almond Butter!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON BUTTER BROCCOLI



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Lemon Butter Broccoli is an easy to make healthy side with a buttery fresh flavor. This low carb broccoli goes perfectly with chicken, beef, pork, or fish. The lemon really helps give it a bright, fresh taste.

Provided by skinnysouthern

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound broccoli florets (cut into bite-sized pieces)
2 tablespoons melted butter (can use coconut oil instead)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Steam broccoli until crisp-tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Place butter and garlic powder in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 20 seconds to melt.
  • Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over broccoli and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 252 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE



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A fast and zesty take on frozen broccoli. Can also use fresh broccoli. Great summer dish. Can be served hot or cold.

Provided by MARDI1030

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup butter or margarine
¼ cup water
1 lemon, juiced
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the butter, water, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the broccoli to the pan, stir to coat, and cover with a lid. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring once, until broccoli is tender but still bright green. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 109.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

ZESTY LEMON BROCCOLI



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"I invented this recipe when I began changing my eating habits to incorporate more vegetables into my diet. This broccoli tastes so decadent, you won't know it's healthy." -Brooke Szczepanski, Gloucester, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the butter, lemon zest, juice, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Add broccoli and pine nuts; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY LEMON AND GARLIC BROCCOLI



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This is an easy recipe for a delicious broccoli side that takes just a few minutes to make.

Provided by Upagainstawall

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound broccoli, separated into florets
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place broccoli florets in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir 2 teaspoons lemon juice into water in a small bowl and pour the mixture into the skillet. Cover and steam until broccoli is bright green and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While broccoli is steaming, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in garlic and salt; turn heat to low and let the garlic gently fry until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain water from cooked broccoli and return to skillet; sprinkle with 2 more teaspoons lemon juice and the butter and garlic mixture. Sprinkle broccoli with black pepper, toss to combine, and season with a bit more pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 99.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON GARLIC ALMOND BUTTER



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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

1 head fresh broccoli, cut into florets
1/4 cup melted butter
2 smashed garlic cloves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
1/4 cup sliced almonds

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

STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH ALMONDS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 12m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch broccoli, sliced into to 3 to 4-inch branches
1/4 cup water
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 sliced almonds
Salt and pepper

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.

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON ALMOND BUTTER



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Provided by Katherine Laughlin

Categories     Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 stick unsalted butter (4 tablespoons or 2 ounces), brought to room temperature
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/2 teaspoon finely minced lemon zest
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus additional for salting the cooking water
6 cups broccoli florets (about 1 head of broccoli)

Steps:

  • Toast the almonds. They may be toasted in the oven or on the stovetop. To toast in the oven, spread the nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place in a 350F oven and toast for about 10 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until they are light golden brown. To toast on the stovetop, place the nuts in a dry saute pan large enough to accommodate them in a single layer. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to color. Remove from the heat, then immediately remove from the hot pan to stop the browning process.
  • Mix together the butter, almonds, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a medium mixing bowl; set aside until needed
  • Cut the broccoli into uniform pieces; trim off any tough ends.
  • Blanch the broccoli in boiling, salted water until crisp tender, about 2 minutes. The broccoli can also be cooked in the microwave. Place the florets in a large glass bowl or microwave-safe dish. Add 1/4 cup water and cover the bowl, either with plastic wrap or a tight fitting lid. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Remove the bowl from the microwave and carefully remove the lid use extreme caution to avoid the steam.
  • Drain the broccoli and place in a mixing bowl.
  • Add the lemon almond butter and toss, melting the butter and thoroughly coating the broccoli.
  • Taste and correct the seasoning as needed with additional lemon juice and salt.

BROCCOLI WITH ALMONDS



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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

1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into spears
1 cup water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt

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.

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON ALMOND BUTTER



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This is one of my family's favorites!

Provided by Cherry Smith

Categories     Vegetables

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 head fresh broccoli, cut into florets
1/4 c butter, melted
1/2 lemon (juice)
1/4 c blanched slivered almonds

Steps:

  • 1. Steam or boil broccoli until tender, approximately 4 to 8 minutes. Drain.
  • 2. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat. Stir in almonds, if desired. I do this because I think they taste better toasted.
  • 3. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest and almonds.
  • 4. Pour over hot broccoli, add some almonds as garnish and serve.

ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH LEMON AND ALMONDS



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This side pairs well with broiled fish, fried chicken, and Apricot-Bourbon Glazed Ham.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bunches broccoli, cut into florets (12 cups)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest and 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On two rimmed baking sheets, toss broccoli with oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer and roast until broccoli is tender and browned in spots, 15 to 18 minutes. Toss broccoli with lemon zest and juice; sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right broccoli: Look for broccoli crowns that are deep green and tightly packed, with no signs of yellowing or wilting. Smaller broccoli florets are more tender and flavorful than larger ones.
  • Steam the broccoli until crisp-tender: Overcooked broccoli is mushy and loses its vibrant color. Aim to steam the broccoli for just a few minutes, until it is still slightly firm to the bite.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The fresher and better quality the ingredients, the tastier the dish will be. Use fresh lemon juice, real butter, and natural almond butter for the best results.
  • Toast the almonds: Toasting the almonds adds a nutty flavor and aroma to the dish. You can toast them in a skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown.
  • Season to taste: Taste the dish before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more lemon juice, salt, or pepper to taste.

Conclusion:

This broccoli with lemon almond butter is a simple yet flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The lemon and almond butter add a bright and nutty flavor to the broccoli, making it a delicious and nutritious side dish or main course. With its vibrant color and crisp-tender texture, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds. Give this recipe a try and enjoy the goodness of broccoli in a whole new way!

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