i am not the type that needs to be forced to eat my vegetables, although i am sure there are plenty of you out there & you need this.Glazed Broccoli w/ Almonds...delish.
2 pounds fresh broccoli
1/2 tsp salt
1 chicken bouillon cube
3/4 C hot water
1/4 C flour
1 C light cream {i've used both half and half and heavy whipping cream with no problem}
2 TB lemon juice
salt & pepper
1/4 C grated parmesan cheese
1/4 slivered blanched almonds {i've skipped the blanching step too}
wash, separate & trip broccoli {i leave mine pretty big}.
add salt & broccoli to boiling water. cook about 2 minutes, barley tender.
drain & arrange in baking dish {9x13 pan}
dissolve bouillon cube in 3/4 C hot water.
in saucepan melt butter, slowly blend in flour.
gradually stir in cream & dissolved bouillon into flour mixture.
cook over medium heat until thick & smooth. remove from heat.
stir in lemon juice & salt & pepper.
pour sauce over broccoli, sprinkle with parmesan cheese & almonds.
bake at 375 for 20 minutes.
enjoy.
