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Broccoli With Lemon Almond Butter

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"This is a quickly and easily prepared broccoli dish. This recipe can also be made with frozen broccoli."
Broccoli With Lemon Almond Butter Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 136 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup blanched slivered almonds

DIRECTIONS

  1. Steam or boil broccoli until tender, approximately 4 to 8 minutes. Drain.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice. lemon zest, and almonds. Pour over hot broccoli, and serve.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2005 by MOLLE888 
I made this to accompany strip steaks and Garden Stuffed Baked Potatoes (from this site). Like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2006 by LILYP 
Wonderful, I'll probably do this every time. I toasted the almonds on a pan and crumbled... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2006 by Aajewelry 
The theory's nice, but this one is way, WAY too lemony. It covered the rest of the flavors up... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by ROODE 
Excellent. Quick, easy, and tasty. I think I will toast the almond slivers next time. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2005 by KEI8HT 
A good way to make steamed broccoli a little more than just steamed broccoli but I definitely... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by TRIPTAKERS 
Yay! Finally a way to prepare broccoli that makes me actually WANT to eat it! The lemon makes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2005 by DANCERDEDE 
Although this made a change from plain, steamed broccoli, I don't think I'll try this recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2009 by naples34102 
Lightly seasoned with lemon, the absence of garlic was a refreshing change, and I resisted the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2006 by Elizabeth P 
Cut the lemon juice in 1/2 & toasted the almonds. Glad to try something new with broccoli but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by DONNAONE 
I made this last night and served it with the Cola Pot Roast and garlic mashed potatoes, it... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Broccoli With Lemon Almond Butter

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 181

  • Total Fat: 16.1g
  • Cholesterol: 31mg
  • Sodium: 108mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.8g
  • Protein: 4g

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