Almond Broccoli in Sherry Sauce
Elevate your vegetable sides with this irresistible Almond Broccoli in Sherry Sauce recipe, a perfect balance of nutty, savory, and umami flavors. Tender-crisp broccoli florets are sautéed with fragrant garlic and tossed in a silky sauce made with soy sauce, dry sherry, and a hint of cornstarch for the perfect glaze. Toasted slivered almonds add a delightful crunch, while the buttery, garlicky base infuses every bite with richness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy dish makes a stunning side for dinner parties or a light vegetarian main course. Keywords: almond broccoli, sherry sauce, vegetable side dish, quick recipes, vegetarian recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams broccoli florets
- 75 grams slivered almonds
- 30 grams butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 2 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare the broccoli by cutting it into bite-sized florets. Rinse thoroughly and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the slivered almonds and toast them until light golden brown, about 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove the almonds from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and stir to coat them in the garlic and butter mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
Cover the skillet and let the broccoli steam for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is crisp-tender.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, dry sherry, and cornstarch dissolved in cold water to create the sauce.
Pour the sauce over the broccoli and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the broccoli.
Remove the skillet from heat and toss in the toasted almonds.
Transfer the almond broccoli to a serving dish and serve warm as a side or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
942 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.8 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.4 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 70 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 2048 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.3 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 36.3 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 418 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 688 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
