Broccoli and Carrots with Toasted Almonds

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1/4 cup sliced almonds1 cup diagonally cut carrots 1 cup broccoli florets 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots1/2 cup vegetable stock1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°.

Spread almonds in a single layer in a shallow pan. Bake at 350° for 7 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring occasionally. Cool completely, and set aside.

Place carrots in a large saucepan of boiling water; cook 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Plunge into ice water, and drain. Place broccoli in boiling water; cook 2 minutes. Drain and plunge into ice water; drain.

Spray PAM olive oil on a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots; sauté 2 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat to medium. Add carrots, broccoli, vegetable stock, salt, and pepper; cover and cook 6 minutes or until carrots and broccoli are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MISSELIBU.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 68.2
  • Total Fat: 3.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 156.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
  • Protein: 2.7 g

Member Reviews
  • AMYLOVESTZU
    I AM GOING TO MAKE THIS SOON SOUND YUMMY THANKS - 12/22/09
  • CLASSIC_AMBER
    I am making this tonight. I can't wait. Thanks for the suggestion. - 12/27/09