Broccoli with Lemon Almond Butter
Brighten up your veggie game with this irresistible Broccoli with Lemon Almond Butter recipe—an elegant side dish that’s bursting with flavor and ready in just 20 minutes! Tender broccoli florets are lightly steamed to perfection, maintaining their vibrant color and crisp texture. They're then draped in a luscious, buttery almond sauce infused with zesty lemon, fragrant garlic, and a hint of salt and pepper for the perfect balance of richness and tang. Toasted almonds add a delightful crunch, making this dish both satisfying and beautifully textured. Perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts, this low-carb, gluten-free recipe pairs effortlessly with roasted meats or seafood. Simple, wholesome, and gourmet—every bite of this lemony broccoli dish is pure delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup almonds (sliced or slivered)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Rinse the broccoli florets thoroughly and set aside.
In a large skillet or saucepan, add 1 cup of water and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the broccoli florets to the skillet, cover, and steam for 5-6 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender but still slightly crisp. Drain and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced or slivered almonds and toast them for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Drizzle the olive oil over the steamed broccoli, then pour the warm almond butter sauce over the top. Toss to coat evenly.
Transfer the broccoli to a serving dish and sprinkle any remaining almonds on top for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Broccoli with Lemon Almond Butter!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1184 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.6 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.3 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1515 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 37.8 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 510 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 869 mg | 18% | |
*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.
