Steamed Broccoli with Pine Nuts and Sundried Tomatoes

November 11th, 2007

Here is a quick and healthy side dish that can be made ahead of time and enjoyed for weeknight meals. For a more robust meal, pair with the protein of your choice. Some sauteed salmon or a turkey burger would be a great fit.

Serves 2 people as a side dish.
Difficulty level: Easy

1 lb. Pre-cut broccoli florets or whole bunches with stems chopped off, cut into bite-sized florets
2 oz. pine nuts
2 oz. sundried tomatoes packed in olive oil
1 tbsp olive oil
Pinch of salt

Fill a large pot with about an inch of water and bring to a boil. Place the broccoli florets in a steamer if you have one or directly in the boiling water with a cover.
Steam broccoli for 6 minutes or until it begins to change color to a deeper green. Be careful not to overcook and turn the broccoli to mush.

While the broccoli is steaming, toast pine nuts in a small skillet over low heat until the pine nuts turn a pale brown color.

Drain broccoli in a colander, shaking off any excess water. Place broccoli in a large bowl and toss with olive oil and a pinch of salt.

Coarsely chop the sundried tomatoes, releasing extra oil as you chop. Use the oil to flavor your broccoli or discard for a lighter dish.

Add the sundried tomatoes and toasted pine nuts to the broccoli, toss and enjoy!
Serve either hot or cold.

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6 Responses to “Steamed Broccoli with Pine Nuts and Sundried Tomatoes”

  1. emily on November 11, 2007 4:28 pm

    Remember when my sister was little and she would tell people broccoli was her favorite food and they would accuse her of lying? My family is weird.

  2. Jeff Cleveland on November 12, 2007 9:14 am

    Sounds delicious! I might try this tonight! Thanks for the recipe.

  3. Erika Strum on November 12, 2007 9:31 am

    @Emily- Yes I do remember. Still don’t believe her.

    @Jeff- Great! Let me know how it turns out.

  4. emily on November 12, 2007 12:05 pm

    @Strummy – I swear, it remains true! I still don’t like it.

  5. Jeff Cleveland on November 12, 2007 10:15 pm

    I made the recipe tonight and it was really good. Even the kids liked it. I really liked the flavor that the sun-dried tomatoes added to the dish. I wouldn’t have thought to add them to a broccoli dish but it turned out great. Thanks for the recipe.

  6. Erika on November 12, 2007 10:36 pm

    You’re welcome Jeff! Just whipped it up for the first time yesterday. Glad it turned out so well :)

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