Broccoli with Garlic Butter and Cashews
A new recipe a neighbor gave us. What a hit with my family. Just the right mixture of garlic and cashews with our favorite side dish, broccoli. And, so very easy to make!! If in a pinch, you could probably use frozen broccoli too, but I haven't tried.
Servings per recipe: 6
Calories per serving: 187
Preparation time: 10m
Total cooking time: 20m
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews
Directions:
- 1 Place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. Bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. Drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
- 2 While the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. Mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. Serve immediately.
Nutrion facts:
| Total Fat | 14.2g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0g | |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 611mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 12% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.2g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3g | 13% |
| Protein | 5.1g | 10% |
| Sugars | 5g | |
| Vitamin A | 1023IU | |
| Vitamin C | 102mg | |
| Calcium | 65mg | |
| Iron | 2mg | |
| Thiamin | 0mg | |
| Niacin | 2mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | |
| Magnesium | 48mg | |
| Folate | 78mcg |
