Broccoli With Lemon Almond Butter

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
15%
Broccoli With Lemon Almond Butter
15 min.
4
195kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthy side dish that's both vegetarian and gluten-free? Look no further than this Broccoli with Lemon Almond Butter recipe! Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish serves 4 and comes in at a modest 195 calories per serving. Not only is it easy to make, but it's also packed with flavor and nutrition.

The star of this dish is, of course, the broccoli. Not only is it a great source of fiber and vitamins C and K, but it also pairs perfectly with the lemon almond butter sauce. And let's not forget about the almonds themselves - they add a satisfying crunch and a healthy dose of heart-healthy fats.

The lemon almond butter sauce is the perfect complement to the broccoli. It's made with just a few simple ingredients - butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and almonds - and is the perfect balance of tangy and nutty. And because it's made with butter instead of oil, it's got a rich, luxurious mouthfeel that will have you coming back for more.

So if you're looking for a tasty and healthy side dish that's sure to impress, give this Broccoli with Lemon Almond Butter a try. It's the perfect addition to any meal, and is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup blanched slivered almonds 
  • head broccoli fresh cut into florets
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • teaspoon lemon zest 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Steam or boil broccoli until tender, approximately 4 to 8 minutes.
  2. Drain.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice. lemon zest, and almonds.
  5. Pour over hot broccoli, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories195kcal
Protein11.1%
Fat66.34%
Carbs22.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.5
Glycemic Load
1.97
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
19.21347827108%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Luteolin
1.22mg
Kaempferol
11.92mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
4.98mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:195.11kcal
9.76%
Fat:15.63g
24.05%
Saturated Fat:7.74g
48.35%
Carbohydrates:11.96g
3.99%
Net Carbohydrates:7.26g
2.64%
Sugar:3.11g
3.46%
Cholesterol:30.5mg
10.17%
Sodium:142.77mg
6.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.89g
11.77%
Vitamin C:139.13mg
168.64%
Vitamin K:156.03µg
148.6%
Vitamin A:1302.68IU
26.05%
Folate:101.06µg
25.26%
Manganese:0.44mg
22.2%
Vitamin E:3.13mg
20.87%
Fiber:4.7g
18.78%
Potassium:536.73mg
15.34%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
13.92%
Phosphorus:136.85mg
13.69%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.66%
Magnesium:50.82mg
12.7%
Vitamin B5:0.92mg
9.19%
Calcium:91.89mg
9.19%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.24%
Iron:1.34mg
7.47%
Copper:0.15mg
7.27%
Vitamin B3:1.22mg
6.11%
Selenium:4.17µg
5.96%
Zinc:0.84mg
5.61%
Source:Allrecipes