Broccoli With Mushrooms And Walnuts Recipes

GLUTEN-FREE SPAGHETTI WITH BABY BROCCOLI, MUSHROOMS AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Begin heating a large pot of water. Trim the very bottoms away from baby broccoli and slice stalks. Keep sliced stalks and florets separate. Fill a bowl with cold water.
• When the water comes to a boil add salt to taste, drop in broccoli stalks and set the timer for 4 minutes. After 2 minutes add florets and blanch for 2 minutes. Using a Chinese skimmer, a strainer or a slotted spoon, transfer all of the baby broccoli to the cold water, then drain. Set aside in a bowl.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy skillet or a wide, heavy saucepan and add mushrooms. Don't stir for 30 seconds to a minute so that mushrooms sear, then stir and cook, stirring often, until they have begun to soften and sweat, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute, until garlic is fragrant, and add thyme, walnuts and salt and pepper to taste. Continue to cook until mushrooms are tender, fragrant and juicy, another 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in broccoli and parsley, add salt and pepper to taste, and cook, stirring, for another minute. Remove from heat, taste and adjust seasoning. Keep warm.
• Bring water in pot back to a boil and add pasta. Cook al dente, using timing instructions on the package as a guide but checking pasta a minute before the time indicated is up. When pasta is ready, use a ladle to transfer 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water to pan with the broccoli and mushrooms. Drain pasta and toss at once with broccoli and mushroom mixture and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Serve hot, passing Parmesan at the table.

ROASTED BROCCOLI AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Add the broccoli to a large, rimmed sheet tray along with the walnuts, red pepper flakes and garlic, and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast until the stems are tender-crisp and lightly golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.

BROCCOLI WITH MUSHROOMS AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine water, soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch, broth mix, oregano, garlic powder and pepper.
• Stir to dissolve cornstarch.
• Set aside.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
• Add onions and mushrooms.
• Cook 5 minutes, stirring.
• Add broccoli and walnuts.
• Cook, stirring, 3 minutes or until broccoli turns bright green.
• Stir soy sauce mixture and pour over vegetables.
• Cook, stirring, until vegetables are glazed and liquid has thickened and turned clear.
• Remove from heat, sprinkle evenly with cheese, cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

WALNUT BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Sauté onions and carrots with oil in a wok or large pot until onion is tender. • Add mushrooms, broccoli and nuts and stir for one or two minutes.
• Add the water, cover with a lid, and simmer for a few minutes until broccoli is bright green. Don't overcook. • Add soy sauce, salt and pepper, and cornstarch dissolved in cold water (to thicken the sauce).
• Serve with brown rice or whole-grain noodles.
• Variations: Be creative! Experiment with different combinations of fresh veggies, tofu, seeds or nuts. For more flavour, try adding ginger, garlic, or miso.
• Source: Source: Vegetarian Tastes of Toronto, p. 71.