Broccoli with Caramelized Shallots

4 servings

Ingredients 2 Tbsp. walnut pieces 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil 1 cup sliced shallots, thinly sliced (4-5 large shallots) salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 bunch broccoli (1 1/2 lbs.), cut into florets (5 cups)

Instructions Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place walnuts in a pie plate and toast in the oven 5 minutes, or until fragrant. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring often, to a deep golden brown, about 10 minutes. (Add a tablespoon or two of water if the mixture gets too dry.) Season with salt and pepper; set aside in the skillet.

Meanwhile, cook broccoli in boiling salted water until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain the broccoli and add it to the shallots in the skillet and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the toasted walnuts.

Nutritional Information: 113 calories 4 g fat mono 0 mg cholesterol 16 g carbohydrate 7 g protein 51 mg sodium