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Broccoli with Olive-Nut Sauce

You could serve this tasty sauce over cauliflower and asparagus too. This is another recipe from Cookery for Entertaining, Jeri and I used this also when we were catering. I now use it at home for my family. It's a nice change from just broccoli.
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 lb butter
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds 2 oz.
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 1 2 1/4 oz can sliced ripe olives drained, or slice your own
  • 3 lbs fresh broccoli trimmed
  • water

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a small skillet. Add almonds, lemon juice, garlic and olives. Let stand 1 hour to blend flavors. Reheat before serving. May be refrigerated overnight and reheated.
  • Place broccoli in a small amount of boiling water. Cover and cook until tender. Drain. Place in a serving dish. Pour sauce over broccoli and serve.