Broccoli with Almonds

Name: Broccoli with Almonds
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into spears; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 teaspoon salt

Broccoli with Almonds is a tasty dressed up side dish. Verna Puntigan, Pasadena, Maryland, shares the recipe.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into spears
1 cup water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring broccoli, water and bouillon to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain and place in a serving dish; keep warm.
In a large skillet, saute almonds in butter until browned. Add onion and salt; saute until onion is tender. Pour over broccoli; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 111 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 618mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Broccoli with Almonds in Taste of Home April/May 2001

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cwidomski

Apr 1, 2012

Yes.
cwidomski

Jul 21, 2011

Just awful.
beachnutFL

Jan 12, 2011

Very tasty! I will definitely make this again, but I will reduce or eliminate the salt.
JeanGeair

Oct 21, 2010

easy and very good
recipenutty

May 14, 2010

This simple recipe is delicious and quick to prepare. I used dried onion flakes instead of chopped onion. Certainly will serve again.
ibu

Aug 14, 2008

Do the almonds get too brown (and bitter)?