Heart-Healthy Brocolis Vapeur
Elevate your vegetable game with this "Heart-Healthy Brocolis Vapeur" recipe, a delightful and nutritious side dish that combines simplicity with vibrant flavors. Steamed to tender-crisp perfection, fresh broccoli florets are infused with the zesty brightness of freshly squeezed lemon juice and a drizzle of heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil. A sprinkle of fragrant, toasted slivered almonds adds a satisfying crunch, while a dash of freshly ground black pepper and salt brings all the flavors together. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 15 minutes, makes a wonderful low-calorie, nutrient-packed addition to any meal. Perfect for those seeking a wholesome, Mediterranean-inspired side dish that’s as delicious as it is good for your heart!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh broccoli florets
- 1 whole lemon
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 30 grams slivered almonds
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 250 milliliters water
Instructions
Wash the broccoli florets thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or impurities.
Cut the lemon in half and extract the juice using a lemon squeezer. Set the juice aside.
In a medium-sized pot, pour in 250 ml of water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Place a steamer basket over the boiling water, making sure that the water does not touch the bottom of the basket.
Add the broccoli florets to the steamer basket, cover with a lid, and steam for about 5-6 minutes, or until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
While the broccoli is steaming, toast the slivered almonds in a small, dry skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes, or until they are golden and fragrant. Stir occasionally to avoid burning. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Once steamed, remove the broccoli from the basket and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle the steamed broccoli with extra virgin olive oil and the freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt, tossing gently to combine.
Sprinkle the toasted slivered almonds over the broccoli and give it a final toss to ensure even distribution.
Transfer the Heart-Healthy Brocolis Vapeur to a serving platter and serve immediately, either as a delicious side or a light main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
471 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.9 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 764 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 332 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1886 mg | 40% | |
*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.
