Broccoli with Oranges and Almonds

A great way to serve vegetables: mix them with sweet fruit! Even fussy eaters will find something they like in this broccoli dish, which combines fruit with broccoli and nuts.

3 Servings

½ head of broccoli

¼ cup sliced almonds

½ orange

2 tablespoons butter

4 cups water

  • Wash the broccoli and remove the stem. Dice into small florets.

  • Heat butter in a medium saucepan. Toast the almonds for about 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.

  • Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook for about 15 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.

  • Slice the orange in half and remove the fruit with a grapefruit spoon. Cut into small pieces. Toss cooked broccoli, almonds, and oranges together.

  • If the textures are too challenging, omit the almonds and purée the broccoli and orange, adding breastmilk or formula as necessary to thin the mixture.

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