Broccoli Amandine
- 1 bunch fresh broccoli
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1/4 c. sliced natural almonds
- 1/2 c. water
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- With paring knife, cut a thin slice off the bottom of each broccoli stalk to remove the dried end.
- Remove any leaves and, from cut end, pull thick, fibrous skin upward toward flowerets to remove.
- Cut broccoli flowerets off stalks into 4-inch lengths; wrap and refrigerate remaining stalks for another use.
- Split broccoli flowerets lengthwise into thinner pieces if stalks are thicker than 1/2 inch.
- In large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
- Add almonds and saute until golden.
- Remove almonds to small bowl.
- Add water to skillet and heat to boiling.
- Add broccoli and salt; cover and cook broccoli until crisp-tender -- 6 to 8 minutes.
- With slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to serving dish; cover and keep warm.
- Add lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon butter to any water remaining in skillet; heat to boiling.
- Drizzle lemon butter over broccoli and sprinkle with almonds.
- Serve immediately.
fresh broccoli, butter, natural almonds, water, salt, lemon juice
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/broccoli-amandine-3225 (may not work)