Buttered Broccoli With Almonds
The delicious crunch of almonds makes broccoli into some thing quite special. Broccoli does not keep well, so buy it as fresh as possible, without any signs of yellowing. Beware of overcooking it — some crispness should be retained.
An easy and appetising way with broccoli, to serve as anaccompaniment with meat or fish.
SERVES 4
700 g (1 1/2 lb) broccoli florets, trimmed
salt and pepper
25 g (l oz) butter
50 g (2 oz) flaked almonds
juice of 1/2 lemon
1. Cook the broccoli in boiling salted water for 10 - 15 minutes, until just tender.
2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan and cook the almonds over a gentle heat until golden brown. Stir in the lemon juice and season with pepper to taste.
3. Drain the broccoli well, then toss with the almonds and butter. Serve at once.
