Broccoli with Lemon & Walnuts

This healthy broccoli side dish gets its flavor from three things: tangy lemon zest, buttery walnuts and rich walnut oil.  Before tossing the broccoli florets and sliced stems together with these ingredients, I think the best way to cook them is to steam them in a pot of lemon-scented boiling water until slightly tender.

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Broccoli with Lemon & Walnuts

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  • Yield: 4`
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Recipe type: Side dish

Ingredients:

  • 1 large head of broccoli, florets separated and stem thinly sliced
  • 1 lemon, zested then cut in half
  • Walnut oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • ½ cup walnut pieces

Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon and then add in the broccoli florets and stems. Cook for 3 minutes; drain and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Toss the steamed broccoli together with the lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and big grinding of black pepper. Also toss in the walnuts and drizzle with 1 Tablespoon of walnut oil. Serve warm.

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