Broccoli with Almonds

Versatile broccoli can team up with so many ingredients for delicious outcomes. Make sure to check those labels on the mustard that you choose for hidden lactose!

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut stems from broccoli florets.

  • Steam florets until crisp-tender. Immediately pour broccoli into a medium bowl. Toss gently with the wine. Allow to rest for 15 minutes.

  • Meanwhile, blend 1 tablespoon oil and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Drain liquid from the broccoli. Toss gently with mustard and oil mixture, coating well.

  • Place broccoli mixture into ovenproof baking dish. Toss almonds with 1 teaspoon remaining oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle on top of broccoli.

  • Bake at 375°F until thoroughly heated, about 15 minutes. Almonds will be a toasty light brown color.

Bro-calcium!

Broccoli matches milk in calcium. Calcium is essential to keep your body running. It assists muscle coordination and nervous system communication, among other vital functions. If your body doesn' get enough calcium from the food you eat, it starts to steal it from your bones.

Serves 6

Calories: 98.40

Fat: 5.16 grams

Saturated Fat: 0.59 grams

Carbohydrates: 8.10 grams

Calcium: 59.79 mg

Lactose: 0.0 grams

1 head fresh broccoli

½ cup dry white wine

1 tablespoon plus

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1½ ounces slivered almonds

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