Broccoli with Pecan Brown Butter

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
10%
Broccoli with Pecan Brown Butter
25 min.
10
163kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that's both vegetarian and gluten-free? Look no further than this Broccoli with Pecan Brown Butter recipe! This mouthwatering dish is perfect for serving a crowd, with enough to feed ten people. Not only is it ready in just 25 minutes, but it's also packed with flavor and texture, making it a standout addition to any meal.

With a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients, this recipe features 2 pounds of broccoli florets that are blanched to perfection, ensuring they're tender-crisp and vibrant green. The star of the show, however, is the rich and nutty brown butter, which is infused with toasted pecans, garlic, and shallots, adding a delightful crunch and depth of flavor. A hint of lemon juice and a pinch of red pepper flakes add a refreshing zing and a subtle heat, respectively, while the dish is rounded out with simple seasonings of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

This Broccoli with Pecan Brown Butter is not only delicious but also nutritious, with a balanced caloric breakdown of protein, fat, and carbs. It's the perfect accompaniment to any main course, whether you're enjoying a casual family dinner or hosting a special occasion. So why not give this recipe a try and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills?

Ingredients

  • pounds broccoli cut into florets
  • cloves garlic chopped
  • 10 servings kosher salt 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • 0.7 cup pecans toasted chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper red
  • 10 servings pepper black freshly ground
  • stick butter salted
  •  shallots chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot
  • tongs

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Drain well and set aside.
  3. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving bowl.
  7. Sprinkle with the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories163kcal
Protein7.9%
Fat73.19%
Carbs18.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.4
Glycemic Load
1.5
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
15.460000030372%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.71mg
Delphinidin
0.48mg
Catechin
0.48mg
Epigallocatechin
0.37mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.15mg
Eriodictyol
0.07mg
Hesperetin
0.22mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.73mg
Kaempferol
7.11mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
2.98mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:163.28kcal
8.16%
Fat:14.28g
21.97%
Saturated Fat:6.33g
39.54%
Carbohydrates:8.3g
2.77%
Net Carbohydrates:5.07g
1.84%
Sugar:2.26g
2.51%
Cholesterol:24.3mg
8.1%
Sodium:298.81mg
12.99%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.47g
6.94%
Vitamin C:82.26mg
99.7%
Vitamin K:93.88µg
89.41%
Manganese:0.53mg
26.61%
Vitamin A:881.83IU
17.64%
Folate:61.02µg
15.25%
Fiber:3.24g
12.94%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.22%
Potassium:341.62mg
9.76%
Phosphorus:85.82mg
8.58%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.6%
Vitamin E:1.11mg
7.38%
Magnesium:28.95mg
7.24%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.17%
Copper:0.13mg
6.67%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.13%
Calcium:54.43mg
5.44%
Iron:0.94mg
5.2%
Zinc:0.72mg
4.79%
Selenium:2.85µg
4.07%
Vitamin B3:0.69mg
3.46%