Broccoli with Almond Sauce

Name: Broccoli with Almond Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 2 heads broccoli, cut florets; 1/4 cup almond butter; 1/2 cup vegetable broth; 2 tsp lemon juice, squeezed; 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted

Tender steamed broccoli florets drizzled with a velvety almond butter sauce and topped with toasted almonds.

20 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

GermanSideStovetopVeganVegetarianLow CarbHigh FiberGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 heads broccoli, cut florets
1/4 cup almond butter
1/2 cup vegetable broth
2 tsp lemon juice, squeezed
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted

Instructions

1

Steam 2 heads cut florets broccoli over boiling water for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
2

In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together 1/4 cup almond butter, 1/2 cup vegetable broth, 2 tsp squeezed lemon juice, 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp salt.
3

Cook sauce gently for 2 minutes while stirring constantly until warm and smooth.
4

Transfer broccoli to a serving platter, pour sauce on top, and scatter with 2 tbsp toasted sliced almonds.

Questions

How long does Broccoli with Almond Sauce keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Broccoli with Almond Sauce?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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