Roasted Broccoli And Walnuts Recipes

BROCCOLI WITH PARMESAN AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add broccoli and cook until broccoli begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is crisp-tender and garlic begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add red-pepper flakes, season with salt and pepper, and transfer to a serving bowl. Toss with lemon zest and lemon juice, Parmesan, and walnuts. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH WALNUTS, BASIL AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place bell peppers, onion and mushrooms in a large bowl and toss with olive oil and salt. Place in a single layer on a large baking sheet, making sure not to crowd vegetables. Cook for 10 minutes.
• Add snap peas, zucchini, yellow squash and garlic and stir lightly. Top with walnuts and cook for 5 to 10 minutes more or until all vegetables are crisp-tender and walnuts are toasted.
• Drizzle with balsamic and toss well. Sprinkle with basil.

BROCCOLI WITH WALNUTS AND CHERRIES

Steps:

• Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute walnuts and garlic in oil until garlic is tender. Stir in the cherries, salt, pepper flakes and broccoli; toss to coat.

ORECCHIETTE WITH ROASTED BROCCOLI AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F
• Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking water, drain the pasta, and return it to the pot.
• Meanwhile, on a rimmed baking sheet, toss the broccoli, walnuts, oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast, tossing once, until the broccoli is tender, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Toss the pasta with the broccoli mixture, butter, and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. (Add more water if the pasta seems dry.) Sprinkle with the Parmesan before serving.

COMPOSED SALAD OF ROASTED BROCCOLI, ROMAINE, CHICKPEAS, AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Make the broccoli: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Toss broccoli with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet, and roast until broccoli begins to soften and brown, about 15 minutes.
• Make the chickpeas: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot, and cook, stirring until translucent, 5 minutes. Stir in chickpeas, and season with salt. Cook for 1 minute. Add vinegar, and cook until liquid has evaporated, about 1 minute.
• Make the goat cheese puree: Combine all ingredients in a food processor, and puree until smooth, scraping down sides once. Puree can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
• Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, honey, and salt. Pour in oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until emulsified.
• To assemble: Toss broccoli with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette, and toss romaine with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. Arrange on a platter with chickpeas and walnuts. Serve with puree and additional vinaigrette on the side.

ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
• Combine olive oil and garlic in a small bowl.
• Cut broccoli into florets with 2 to 3 inches of stem and spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour garlic oil over broccoli and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Roast in the preheated oven, turning once, until broccoli is tender and charred at edges, 7 to 9 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with vinegar.

BROCCOLI AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine broccoli, walnuts, onion and cheese.
• In a separate bowl, stir together sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper and mayonnaise until well blended.
• Pour dressing over broccoli mixture and toss to coat well.
• Chill for about 1 hour; serve.