Creamy Orange Broccoli With Walnuts Recipes

BROCCOLI WITH ORANGE SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut the broccoli crown into florets. (if using pre-cut or frozen florets, skip this step.).
• Combine the olive oil, orange juice, and marmalade in a small saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat until mixture starts to bubble slightly.
• Pour the orange sauce over the broccoli and top with chopped walnuts.

BROCCOLI WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the broccoli, walnuts and raisins. Combine the mayonnaise and lemon juice; add to broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

ORANGE (OR LEMON) BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Wash and cut broccoli into florets.
• Bring about 1 cup of water to boil in a saucepan over high heat.
• Add broccoli florets, reduce heat to medium and cover.
• Cook until broccoli is crisp-tender and still bright green. About 5 minutes.
• Drain and return broccoli to pan.
• Add butter, orange juice, orange zest, salt and pepper.
• Toss together and heat through.
• Serve.

CREAMY ROASTED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Put 2/3 of the broccoli in a large bowl with the olive oil and orange juice; season with salt and pepper and toss well to coat. Transfer the broccoli to a large rimmed baking sheet in 1 layer and roast until just tender with golden brown edges, approximately 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pour the cream into a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the remaining broccoli, garlic, and orange zest and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Cook until the cream has reduced to half its original volume and the broccoli is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
• With a hand-held immersion blender, potato masher, or food processor, blend or pulse the cream and broccoli mixture until coarsely blended and still a bit chunky. Gently fold in the roasted broccoli; taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm.

ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH CREAMY ORANGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Toss 1 pound broccoli florets with olive oil, salt and pepper. Char in a hot cast-iron skillet, 5 minutes, then roast at 500˚ F until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Cut out the segments from 1 orange; squeeze the juice from the membranes. Whisk 2 tablespoons of the juice with 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon each white wine vinegar and orange marmalade and 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard. Drizzle the broccoli and orange segments with the dressing.

ROASTED BROCCOLI AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Add the broccoli to a large, rimmed sheet tray along with the walnuts, red pepper flakes and garlic, and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast until the stems are tender-crisp and lightly golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.