Broccoli with Smoked Almonds

Name: Broccoli with Smoked Almonds
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 5 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup smoked or roasted salted almonds, coarsely chopped; 1 jar (2 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained

From Gertrudis Miller of Evansville, Indiana this dish makes for a colorful, attractive side. Almonds and pimientos add a little pizzazz to your plate.

Ingredients

5 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup smoked or roasted salted almonds, coarsely chopped
1 jar (2 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained

Directions

In a large skillet, saute broccoli and garlic in oil for 2 minutes or until garlic is golden brown. Add water and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
Add almonds and pimientos. Cook, uncovered, for 1 minute or until water is evaporated.

Originally published as Broccoli and Almond Medley in Simple & Delicious January/February 2008

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homemadewithlove

Oct 24, 2014

Broccoli is certainly not my favorite vegetable but my husband grows lots of it each year to freeze. The smoked almonds really help the flavor of this non-favorable veggie in our house.
scrapo

Aug 10, 2011

Thought it was very tasty!
Dianaore

Aug 10, 2010

This one sounded better than it turned out for me. I could have just been me. The best part was the left over almonds we snacked on. The smoked almond flavor just didn't come out all that great with the broccoli for me. Just could have not been my night.