Cashew Broccoli with a Garlic Butter Sauce

If you are like me, I really try to serve some sort of veggies either in the form of a side dish or salad at most meals. It is difficult to be creative and always come up with a fresh idea not always serving the same old thing. This is a nice recipe serving broccoli with a garlic butter sauce instead of the usual cheese sauce or plain.  What is your favorite veggie side dish?

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
  • 2-3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice (I prefer the lemon juice)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews (I used unsalted)
  1. Cook the broccoli with about 1 inch of water in the pot.
  2. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp.
  3. Drain, and arrange broccoli in a serving bowl.
  4. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
  5. Mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic.
  6. Pour over the broccoli.
  7. Top with chopped cashews.
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