Brown Butter Broccoli with Walnuts & Pomegranate
Master the brown butter how to & make broccoli irresistible with toasted walnuts, pomegranate arils, & bright lemon zest in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Broccoli:
- 1 cup toasted walnuts finely chopped
- 2 TBSP everything bagel spice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 ½ lbs broccoli florets
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- salt to taste
Garnishes
- ¾ cup pomegranate arils
- lemon zest
Instructions
- Place the chopped walnuts in a bowl with the everything bagel spice, cinnamon, and cumin, and toss until the nuts are fully coated in the seasonings.
- Prepare an ice bath for the broccoli. In a large bowl, add lots of ice and water. Set aside.
- Next, prepare the broccoli. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add in the broccoli and cook it until the florets are crisp-tender – this should take approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Once the florets have finished cooking, add them to the prepared ice bath and let them cool for a few moments.
- After the florets have cooled off, drain them well and place them onto a towel to dry.
- Next, prepare the brown butter. Detailed instructions for how to brown butter in notes. Heat a skillet on the stove over medium-high heat, and add the butter.
- Once the butter starts to brown and turn fragrant, reduce the heat to low.
- Add 3/4 of the walnut mixture to the pan, reserving 1/4 of the topping for later.
- Toss the walnuts in the butter, then add in the florets and sauté until heated through. This should take approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Once the florets are heated through, place them on a serving platter.
- Garnish with the remaining walnut mixture, pomegranate arils, and lemon zest, then serve and enjoy!
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Notes
How to toast walnuts:
- Time: 7-10 minutes
- Temperature: 350°F (175°C)
- Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Spread the walnuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet (parchment paper or foil makes for easy cleanup).
Bake for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally or shaking the pan halfway through to ensure even toasting.
Remove them from the oven once they are golden brown, and you can smell a rich, nutty aroma. Immediately transfer them to a plate to cool, as they will continue to toast on a hot pan.
Here’s the brown butter how-to:
- Start with cold butter in a skillet—it melts more evenly.
- Set the heat to medium so the butter doesn’t scorch.
- Watch as the butter melts and begins to foam.
- The milk solids will fall to the bottom of the pan.
- Keep cooking until those solids turn into dark brown speckles.
- Listen for the change and smell that toastiness — the nutty flavor is unmistakable.
- When the butter turns a deep golden brown, you’re done.
Nutrition
Calories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 10gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 61mgPotassium: 794mgFiber: 8gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1428IUVitamin C: 157mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 3mg
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