Lemon Broccoli

By miss5elements

Ingredients

• 3 large heads broccoli, cut into spears
• 1 T unsalted butter
• 1/4 c slivered almonds
• 1/4 c EVOO
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 2 T lemon juice
• 1/2 t salt
• Garnish: lemon wedges

Details

Adapted from instyle.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add broccoli & blanch for 2 min.
3. Remove broccoli & rinse w/cold water to prevent further cooking.
4. In separate pan, melt butter & add almonds, sauteing over med heat until lightly browned (~5 min).
5. Transfer almonds to a plate & wipe down pan w/a kitchen towel. Add EVOO & saute garlic until fragrant. Add broccoli & stir. Sprinkle w/lemon juice & salt; cook 1 min more.
6. Remove to a warm dish; garnish w/almonds & lemon wedges.