Name: Fried broccoli with almonds
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 100g smoked bacon (or lardons); 30g almond flakes; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 large broccoli (about 300g); 1 lemon

Fried broccoli with almonds

20 Nov 2015

by Dinna

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Background

If you want a quick and easy side dish - try this recipe! It's ready within 15 minutes, needs only one pan and goes with almost any main course - roast joint, grilled/fried/barbecued meat, steamed fish and many more. It can even be served as a main dish with some noodles or pasta.

Ingredients

100g smoked bacon (or lardons)
30g almond flakes
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 large broccoli (about 300g)
1 lemon

Instructions

Cut the broccoli stalk off, slice this into thin rounds. Cut the head into florets.
Dice the bacon, then fry it in a pan until almost crispy. Add the almonds and fry until they are golden.
Remove to a plate lined with paper kitchen towel. Wipe the pan.
Heat the oil in the pan and add the broccoli rosettes, stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
Grate the rind of the lemon and squeeze out its juice. Add to the broccoli. Cook under cover for a couple of minutes until golden and al dente.
Scatter the bacon and almond on top of the broccoli.
Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and freshly ground pepper.