Recipes: Sauteed broccoli with garlic, pine nuts and parmesan

May 23, 2008 at 4:06PM

SAUTéED BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC, PINE NUTS AND PARMESAN

Serves 4 to 6.

The rich flavors in this recipe work well with pizza and chicken dishes. From "Perfect Vegetables" by the editors of Cook's Illustrated magazine.

• 21/2tbsp. olive oil, divided

•1/4c. pine nuts

• 11/2lb. broccoli, trimmed and cut into florets and bite-size pieces (about 8 c.)

• 4 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced

•1/4c. low-sodium chicken broth

•1/4c. dry white wine

•1/4c. grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 tbsp. thinly sliced fresh basil

• Salt and ground black pepper

Directions

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring often, until golden, about 2 minutes.

Add the broccoli and cook, stirring frequently, until the broccoli turns bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Clear a space in the center of the pan and add the garlic and the remaining1/2tablespoon oil. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Increase the heat to high and add the broth and wine. Stir, cover and cook until the broccoli begins to become tender, about 2 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid has evaporated and the broccoli is tender, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Sprinkle with the cheese and basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition information per serving:

Calories137Fat11 gSodium102 mg

Carbohydrates6 gSaturated fat2 gCalcium95 mg

Protein5 gCholesterol3 mgDietary fiber2 g

Diabetic exchanges per serving: 1 vegetable, ½ medium-fat meat, 1½ fat.

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