Dutch Oven Cranberry Cashew Broccoli
Dutch Oven Cranberry Cashew Broccoli is a fancy-feeling yet simple side dish perfect for the holidays or any night of the week.
Servings: 6
Calories: 673kcal
Equipment
- 4 qt. Dutch Oven or larger
Ingredients
- 1 lb bacon chopped
- 1 cup onion diced
- ½ tsp salt +/-, to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper +/-, to taste
- 1 tbsp garlic miced/grated; 1 tsp granulated
- 2½ lbs broccoli chopped/florets; (2-3 lbs)
- ⅛ tsp granulated sugar (optional)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1½ cups cashews
- 1½ cups dried cranberries sweetened or not
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (1 lemon)
Instructions
- In a 4 qt. Dutch oven on medium-high heat, cook the bacon and the onions.
- Once the bacon and onions are about halfway cooked, stir in the salt, pepper, and garlic, resume cooking.
- Drain the renderings once the bacon has reached the desired crispiness; reduce heat to medium.
- Add the broccoli.
- Sprinke in the sugar and pour in the broth, stir well; cover.
- Steam the broccoli for 4 minutes or to desired doneness.
- Remove from heat, stir in the cranberries and cashews.
- Replace the lid askew, allow to sit for 3-5 minutes.
- Taste for seasoning, add any additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 673kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 775mg | Potassium: 1052mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 1205IU | Vitamin C: 174mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 4mg
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