Broccoli with Onions and Pine Nuts
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant recipe for Broccoli with Onions and Pine Nuts, a delightful combination of fresh, crisp broccoli florets, caramelized yellow onions, and toasted pine nuts. Enhanced with the rich flavors of garlic, a splash of zesty lemon juice, and a hint of olive oil, this dish strikes the perfect balance between nutty, savory, and tangy. Not only does it come together in just 25 minutes, but it also uses simple, wholesome ingredients to make a nutrient-packed accompaniment that pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or hearty vegetarian mains. Whether you're planning a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant dinner party, this versatile vegetable medley is bound to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Broccoli florets
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 50 g Pine nuts
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 small Garlic cloves
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
Instructions
Prepare the broccoli by washing and cutting it into bite-sized florets. Set aside.
Peel and thinly slice the yellow onion into half-moons.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the pine nuts to the skillet and toast them, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant. Remove the pine nuts from the skillet and set them aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the sliced onions. Cook the onions for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and lightly caramelized.
Add the minced garlic to the onions and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Increase the heat slightly and add the broccoli florets to the skillet. Stir well to combine with the onions and garlic.
Season with salt and ground black pepper, then cover the skillet with a lid. Allow the broccoli to steam for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is tender but still crisp.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the toasted pine nuts and fresh lemon juice.
Transfer the broccoli mixture to a serving dish and serve warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
784 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.4 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1333 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.7 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 291 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 572 mg | 12% | |
*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.
