Broccoli With Nuts and Cherries

Name: Broccoli With Nuts and Cherries
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 cups broccoli, cut into florets; 2/3 cup walnuts, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup cherries, dried; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Submitted by Sydney Mike

"The original of this recipe came from the Dec/Jan 2010 Taste of Home Healthy Cooking, but since I do love the nuts & cherries, it has been tweaked."

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photo by Debbwl

Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 8

ingredients

6 cups broccoli, cut into florets
²⁄₃ cup walnuts, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¹⁄₂ cup cherries, dried
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

directions

Place broccoli in a steamer basket, then put that into a large saucepan containing an inch of water. Bring to a boil, then cover & steam 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute walnuts & garlic in the oil until garlic is tender.
Stir in the cherries, salt, pepper flakes & broccoli, tossing to coat.

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Reviews

Deliciously different broccoli. The taste reminds me a bit of a broccoli salad, with the sweetness from the cherries. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe! Made for Healthy Choices tag game.

breezermom
Love broccoli and this is definitely a winner in our book! Although I am mildly surprised that you didn't put cranberries in it. LOL! Thank you SydneyMike for sharing another of your wonderful recipes.

WiGal
I looked at this recipe several times since you posted it and just wasn't sure about the combinations, but decided to give it a try. So glad I did. This is one of the best ways I have ever eaten broccoli! This is going into my Best of 2012 book! Great flavors and textures. Made for Best of 2011 game.

Outta Here
Enjoyable side! Got home late and was looking for something to do with my broccoli that would be quick and easy; this not only fit the bill but was a tasty new twist on broccoli. I made as written and we really enjoyed the way the sweet, hot nutty oil coated and flavored the broccoli. This is a must have recipe that will be made again. Thanks for the post.

Debbwl
Started making this and did not have enough walnuts, so I added a little chopped pecans to the walnuts. A wonderful side dish to dinner tonight, and liked the addition of cherries to this. Made for PRMR tag.

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