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!
LEMON BUTTER BROCCOLI
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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.
BROCCOLI WITH LEMON ALMOND BUTTER
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
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.
BROCCOLI WITH LEMON ALMOND BUTTER
This is one of my family's favorites!
Provided by Cherry Smith
Categories Vegetables
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
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
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
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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