Crunchy Broccoli

The broccoli recipe I have for you is another simple recipe that adds a little crunch to your sometimes boring broccoli. Don't get me wrong, I am someone who eats broccoli raw and loves every minute of it. However, I know many of you are not like me and would rather have your broccoli smothered in butter and/or a cheese sauce :) Well, this recipe is for you. No it doesn't have a cheese sauce but I think it is just as good. 

Crunchy Broccoli

GF/DF

Ingredients:

1/4 cup pine nuts

2 small heads broccoli

3 T extra virgin olive oil, divided

1/4 t salt

2 T balsamic vinegar

1 1/2 t dijon mustard

Add your pine nuts to a small skillet.

Toast over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes. You will be being to smell the nuts. At that time, remove immediately. Do not over toast as it will give the broccoli a burnt taste.

Transfer your pine nuts to a plate and set aside to cool.

Wash your broccoli well.

Remove the broccoli florets from the stem.

Add your broccoli to a large sauté pan.

Add your salt and pepper and drizzle with 2 T olive oil.

Saute your broccoli for 12-15 minutes or until browned and slightly softened. Be sure to stir the broccoli periodically.

While your broccoli is cooking, add the vinegar, mustard, and 1 T olive oil in a large bowl.

Stir everything to completely combine.

Add your cooked broccoli and your toasted pine nuts into the bowl.

 Stir to combine and dig in!

Thanks Y'all!

-Wise Wife