Broccoli with Pecan Brown Butter
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
IngredientsKosher salt 2 pounds broccoli, cut into florets 1 stick salted butter 2 shallots, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2/3 cup chopped toasted pecans Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat and add the broccoli. Blanch until tender-crisp and bright green, about 3 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, and pecans, and saute until the shallots and garlic are tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep stirring until the butter begins to brown, another 3 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and the broccoli. Using tongs, toss the broccoli with the butter and pecans. Cook, while tossing, until the broccoli is heated through, about 5 to 6 more minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serving Size: 8 4oz servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BENDIEB.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, and pecans, and saute until the shallots and garlic are tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep stirring until the butter begins to brown, another 3 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and the broccoli. Using tongs, toss the broccoli with the butter and pecans. Cook, while tossing, until the broccoli is heated through, about 5 to 6 more minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serving Size: 8 4oz servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BENDIEB.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 194.8
- Total Fat: 18.8 g
- Cholesterol: 30.5 mg
- Sodium: 102.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 6.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
- Protein: 3.4 g
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