Broccoli Almondine

Name: Broccoli Almondine
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 1/2 pounds broccoli, stems peeled, then head cut into 2-inch-wide spears; 1 1/2 stick unsalted butter; 1 1/3 cup sliced almonds; 1 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

From the kitchen of Carly

Steamed broccoli spears tossed with butter so brown it smells like hazelnuts, sliced almonds toasted until golden, and a squeeze of lemon. Simple, elegant, the kind of side dish that makes everything else on the plate taste better.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

11 1/2 pounds broccoli, stems peeled, then head cut into 2-inch-wide spears
11/2 stick unsalted butter
11/3 cup sliced almonds
11 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Cook broccoli in a steamer rack over boiling water in a large wide pot, covered, until stems are just tender when pierced with a knife, 8 to 12 minutes. Remove steamer from pot and discard cooking water. Cool broccoli 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat butter in pot over medium heat until foam subsides, then cook almonds, stirring, until butter and nuts are golden and have a nutty aroma, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add broccoli and toss.