Broccoli with Browned Butter
Elevate a simple vegetable side dish with this easy and flavorful recipe for Broccoli with Browned Butter! Tender broccoli florets are blanched to perfection, then tossed in rich, nutty browned butter infused with garlic and a splash of zesty lemon juice. The addition of slivered almonds provides an optional crunchy twist, making this dish irresistible for weeknight dinners or holiday spreads. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick, gluten-free recipe transforms humble broccoli into a gourmet delight. Perfect as a side for roasted meats or a simple pasta, this dish will impress even the pickiest eaters.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams broccoli florets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds (optional)
Instructions
Wash the broccoli florets under cold running water and pat them dry. Set aside.
Fill a medium-sized pot with water, bring to a boil, and blanch the broccoli florets for 2-3 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set the broccoli aside.
Mince the garlic cloves and set them aside.
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Continue cooking until the butter turns a golden brown color and gives off a nutty aroma, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn the butter.
Add the minced garlic to the browned butter and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Stir in the blanched broccoli and toss to coat the florets evenly with the browned butter mixture.
Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, then gently stir until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
For added crunch and flavor, sprinkle the slivered almonds over the broccoli (optional).
Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through, then transfer to a serving dish.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
613 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.1 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.5 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1333 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 21.2 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 288 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 135 mg | 3% | |
*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.
