Almond Broccoli in Sherry Sauce

Elevate your vegetable sides with this irresistible Almond Broccoli in Sherry Sauce recipe, a perfect balance of nutty, savory, and umami flavors. Tender-crisp broccoli florets are sautéed with fragrant garlic and tossed in a silky sauce made with soy sauce, dry sherry, and a hint of cornstarch for the perfect glaze. Toasted slivered almonds add a delightful crunch, while the buttery, garlicky base infuses every bite with richness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy dish makes a stunning side for dinner parties or a light vegetarian main course. Keywords: almond broccoli, sherry sauce, vegetable side dish, quick recipes, vegetarian recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams broccoli florets
• 75 grams slivered almonds
• 30 grams butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 2 units garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the broccoli by cutting it into bite-sized florets. Rinse thoroughly and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the slivered almonds and toast them until light golden brown, about 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove the almonds from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and stir to coat them in the garlic and butter mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Cover the skillet and let the broccoli steam for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is crisp-tender.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, dry sherry, and cornstarch dissolved in cold water to create the sauce.

Step 7

Pour the sauce over the broccoli and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the broccoli.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and toss in the toasted almonds.

Step 9

Transfer the almond broccoli to a serving dish and serve warm as a side or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	721.1 grams (721.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	942

Total Fat 73.80g	95%
Saturated Fat 18.40g	92%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 71mg	24%
Sodium 2048mg	89%
Total Carbohydrate 46.30g	17%
Dietary Fiber 20.10g	72%
Total Sugars 8.70g
Protein 36.30g	73%

Vitamin D 5IU	24%
Calcium 418mg	32%
Iron 8mg	44%
Potassium 688mg	15%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.8%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 18.6%