Broccoli with Almond Brown Butter
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with this irresistible Broccoli with Almond Brown Butter recipe! Tender-crisp broccoli florets are first sautéed and gently steamed to perfection, then draped in a luscious brown butter sauce infused with nutty, golden-toasted almonds and aromatic garlic. A splash of zesty lemon juice brightens the flavors, while a touch of salt and pepper enhances the natural beauty of this simple yet sophisticated dish. Ready in just 25 minutes and made with pantry staples like butter, olive oil, and almonds, this recipe is the perfect accompaniment to any meal, whether you’re serving roast chicken, grilled salmon, or a hearty vegetarian main. Impress your dinner guests or jazz up your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavor-packed side dish! Perfect for keto, gluten-free, and low-carb diets, this broccoli recipe is as versatile as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Broccoli crowns
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup Sliced almonds
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/4 cup Water
Instructions
Rinse the broccoli crowns under cold water and pat dry. Cut them into small florets, discarding any tough stems.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the broccoli florets and sauté for 3–4 minutes until vibrant green.
Add the water to the skillet and cover with a lid. Steam the broccoli for 4–5 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Remove the broccoli from the skillet and set aside in a serving bowl.
In the same skillet, add the butter and let it melt over medium heat. Once melted, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the butter until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma, about 2–3 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
Stir the minced garlic and sliced almonds into the browned butter. Cook for 1–2 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant and the almonds are lightly toasted.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper.
Pour the almond brown butter sauce over the steamed broccoli and gently toss to coat the florets evenly.
Serve immediately as a side dish, garnished with extra almonds if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
959 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.2 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.2 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1341 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 22.4 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1842 mg | 39% | |
*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.
