Broccoli with Caramelized Onions & Pine Nuts

Rating: 4.8 stars
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  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 1
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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.

EatingWell Test Kitchen
Source: EatingWell Magazine, Winter 2004
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Ingredients

Directions

  • 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.

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  • 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.

  • 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 Facts

Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Per Serving:
102.2 calories; protein 3.4g 7% DV; carbohydrates 9g 3% DV; exchange other carbs 0.5; dietary fiber 3.1g 12% DV; sugars 2.6g; fat 6.9g 11% DV; saturated fat 0.7g 3% DV; cholesterolmg; vitamin a iu 2133IU 43% DV; vitamin c 69.2mg 115% DV; folate 60.2mcg 15% DV; calcium 44.7mg 5% DV; iron 1.1mg 6% DV; magnesium 37.8mg 14% DV; potassium 341.3mg 10% DV; sodium 166.3mg 7% DV; thiamin 0.1mg 9% DV.
Exchanges:

1 1/2 vegetable, 1 fat

Reviews (5)

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5 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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EatingWell User
Rating: 4 stars
07/17/2012
Delicious! Our family loves this recipe. It's a great way to consume broccoli with a different flavor! Pros: Quick Easy Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/31/2011
Quick easy and delicious. The pine nuts add a nice crunchiness. Instead of tossing the broccoli with the other ingredients in a separate bowl I turned off the burner tossed the broccoli with the nuts and onions right in the skillet. Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
This was great! I used almonds instead of pine nuts (last time I used pine nuts I had a bitter taste in my mouth for weeks). My husband doesn't like veggies much but loved this. Read More
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EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
We loved it. Used the almonds instead of pine nuts. Also switched out chopped broccoli for florets and lightly steamed them. This blended the flavors so every bite was scrumptious. The onions added a surprise sweetness to the normally bland broccoli. Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/29/2011
Even my grandchildren love it; ages 12 and 7. Read More
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