Almond Broccoli
Elevate your dinner table with the deliciously creamy and nutty Almond Broccoli, a wholesome dish that’s as easy to make as it is delightful to eat! Featuring tender steamed broccoli enveloped in a rich, lemon-infused sauce made with butter, cream, and chicken broth, this recipe is topped with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and crunchy slivered almonds. Baked to perfection, it’s a perfect blend of healthy greens and indulgent flavors—ideal for family meals or special occasions. Whip it up in your kitchen today and savor every bite of this irresistible side dish!
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| Category: | Vegetable Sides |
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Ingredients
Almond Broccoli
| 2 lbs fresh broccoli, trimmed and florets |
| 1/2 cup butter or margarine |
| 1/2 cup flour |
| 3/4 cup chicken broth |
| 1 cup cream (whipping cream) |
| 2 Tbs lemon juice |
| 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan Cheese |
| 1/4 cup slivered almonds |
Almond Broccoli Directions
- Heat oven to 350°
- Steam broccoli in a vegetable steamer 5-8 minutes or cook in salted boiling water 5-8 minutes.
- Melt butter in a small sauce pan.
- Mix in flour and stir until well blended.
- Add chicken broth, cream, and lemon juice.
- Cook stirring until thickened.
- Arrange broccoli in a 9 x 13 inch glass baking pan.
- Pour white sauce over broccoli.
- Sprinkle with cheese and lomonds
- Bake 25 minutes.
Notes
Note rom recipe author: I like to make this on Saturday. Take it out of the refrigerator and an hour before I bake it for Suday dinner.
Nutrition facts
Serving size 1/2 cup vegetarian
Per Serving
| Kcal: | 294 kcal |
| Fibers (g): | 4.7g |
| Sodium (mg): | 325mg |
| Carbs: | 20.4g |
| Sugar (g): | 3.8g |
| Fat: | 21.3g |
| Saturated fat (g): | 11.9g |
| Cholesterol: | 51mg |
| Proteins: | 8.5g |