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Christmas Tree Broccoli with Almonds and Garlic
This festive side dish features tender broccoli florets arranged in a charming Christmas tree shape, complemented by the savory crunch of blanched almonds and aromatic garlic. It's a delightful and visually appealing accompaniment perfect for holiday meals or any special occasion, originating from Cape Town, South Africa.
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Method
- Wash the broccoli thoroughly, but do not shake off the water.
- Place the broccoli in a shallow, microwaveable dish.
- Add the 60ml water, cover the dish with clingwrap, and microwave on 100% power for five to six minutes.
- Carefully remove the clingwrap, drain the broccoli, and set it aside.
- In a pan, sauté the chopped onion, crushed garlic, and sliced almonds in the vegetable oil until the onion and almonds are lightly browned.
- Add the microwaved broccoli and season with salt and freshly-ground black pepper to the pan. Cook over a high heat for 1 minute, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
- Arrange the broccoli mixture in a Christmas tree shape in a shallow, oblong dish or serving platter.
- Garnish with the cherry tomatoes and serve immediately.
Notes:
Serving info: Total recipe: 615g · Yields 4 portions · Portion size: 154g
| Nutrient | Per 100g (or 100ml) | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 171.22 | 263.07 | 13.15% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 7.17 | 11.02 | 4.01% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 2.24 | 3.44 | |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 2.55 | 3.92 | 14.00% |
| Protein (g) | 3.12 | 4.80 | 9.60% |
| Total fat (g) | 15.50 | 23.82 | 30.54% |
| ↳ Saturated fat (g) | 1.17 | 1.79 | 8.95% |
| ↳ Monounsaturated fat (g) | 9.50 | 14.59 | |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated fat (g) | 4.31 | 6.62 | |
| ↳ Trans fat (g) | 0.04 | 0.06 | |
| Sodium (mg) | 80.80 | 124.15 | 5.40% |
| Calcium (mg) | 47.70 | 73.29 | 5.64% |
| Iron (mg) | 0.69 | 1.06 | 5.89% |
| Potassium (mg) | 262.57 | 403.44 | 8.58% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 35.69 | 54.84 | 60.93% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
Ingredient data sources
- fresh broccoli — 300g — Broccoli, raw (FDC ID 170379) — source: USDA
- vegetable oil — 73.6g — Oil, canola (FDC ID 173574) — source: USDA
- blanched almonds, sliced — 40g — Nuts, almonds, blanched (FDC ID 170555) — source: USDA
- cloves garlic — 6g — Garlic, raw (FDC ID 170415) — source: USDA
- small onion — 110g — Onions, raw (FDC ID 170593) — source: USDA
- cherry tomatoes — 84g — Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average (FDC ID 170457) — source: USDA
- salt — 1g — Salt, table (FDC ID 170068) — source: USDA
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
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