Broccoli With Lemon Almond Butter Recipe
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Broccoli With Lemon Almond Butter

By: Sue 
"This is a quickly and easily prepared broccoli dish. This recipe can also be made with frozen broccoli."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (144)

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 170 | Total Fat: 15.2g | Cholesterol: 31mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2005 by MOLLE888   view full review
I made this to accompany strip steaks and Garden Stuffed Baked Potatoes (from this site). Like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2006 by LILYP   view full review
Wonderful, I'll probably do this every time. I toasted the almonds on a pan and crumbled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2006 by Aajewelry   view full review
The theory's nice, but this one is way, WAY too lemony. It covered the rest of the flavors up...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Lightly seasoned with lemon, the absence of garlic was a refreshing change, and I resisted the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by ROODE   view full review
Excellent. Quick, easy, and tasty. I think I will toast the almond slivers next time.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2005 by KEI8HT   view full review
A good way to make steamed broccoli a little more than just steamed broccoli but I definitely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by TRIPTAKERS   view full review
Yay! Finally a way to prepare broccoli that makes me actually WANT to eat it! The lemon makes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2005 by DANCERDEDE   view full review
Although this made a change from plain, steamed broccoli, I don't think I'll try this recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2011 by Lucky Noodles Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
A little less lemon juice, toast the almonds and it is 5 stars! Don't overcook the broccoli.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2010 by Grass is greener   view full review
Great with fish. We loved it. Thank you!

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