Broccoli w/ Caramelized Onions,Pine Nuts

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Broccoli w/ Caramelized Onions,Pine Nuts
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Wed, 09-10-2008 - 12:08pm

Broccoli with Caramelized Onions & Pine Nuts


Broccoli with Caramelized Onions & Pine Nuts - another healthy recipe from EatingWell



From EatingWell Magazine

USER RATING


NUTRITION PROFILE:
Low Calorie | Low Carb | Low Sodium | Low Sat Fat | Heart Healthy | Healthy Weight

Broccoli's impressive nutritional profile (think folate, vitamins C and A, fiber, phytochemicals) puts it high on the list of foods to eat more of, an inviting task when you toss it with crunchy pine nuts, soft, sweet onions and tangy balsamic vinegar.


Makes 4 servings, 3/4 cup each


ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes


TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes


EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy


3 tablespoons pine nuts or chopped slivered almonds
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium)
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
4 cups broccoli florets
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground pepper to taste


1. Toast pine nuts (or almonds) in a medium dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl to cool.
2. Add oil to the pan and heat over medium heat. Add onion and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, adjusting heat as necessary, until soft and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, steam broccoli until just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the nuts, onion, vinegar and pepper; toss to coat. Serve immediately.


NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: Per serving: 102 calories; 7 g fat (1 g sat, 3 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 3 g fiber; 166 mg sodium; 328 mg potassium.

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (110% daily value), Vitamin A (45% dv), Folate (16% dv).
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 1/2 vegetable, 1 fat

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Registered: 06-20-2007
Wed, 09-10-2008 - 1:37pm

Yum, this sounds good! I think it's funny that it says it serves four though. I routinely eat 4 cups of broccoli by myself!


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