Mushroom Broccoli Medley
This side dish has a wonderful blend of flavors that goes great with any entree. The colorful combination looks festive during the holidays.
-Edie Draper, Pensacola Beach, Florida6 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 6 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove
- to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute
- mushrooms and onions in the drippings for 2-3 minutes or until
- tender. Add broth, salt if desired and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring broccoli and 1 in. of water to a
- boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until
- crisp-tender. Drain. Add broccoli and bacon to mushroom mixture;
- toss to coat. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 146 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 219 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.