Best Broccoli With Hazelnut Butter Recipes

Soft Buttered Broccoli image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 bunch broccoli (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into large florets
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Set up a steamer basket in a 3-quart saucepan. Add enough water to come up to the bottom of the basket. Bring the water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets to the basket, cover and cook until the broccoli is soft and nearly falling apart but still holds its shape, about 15 minutes.
Transfer the broccoli to a large bowl. Add the butter and gently toss; season with salt and pepper.

Broccoli with Hazelnut Butter image

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup hazelnuts, toasted
6 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, room temperature
2 pounds broccoli, stems peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, florets cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

Finely grind 1/2 cup hazelnuts in processor. Transfer to large bowl. Add butter and mix with fork until well blended. Season butter mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Coarsely chop remaining 1/2 cup hazelnuts; set aside.
Steam broccoli stems in large pot set over medium heat 3 minutes. Add florets and steam until stems and florets are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer broccoli to bowl with hazelnut butter. Add reserved 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve.