Broccoli and Goat Cheese with Walnuts Recipe Video

Join Toby as she prepares this delicious vegetable dish courtesy of Connie Guttersen, RD, PhD from her new book "The New Sonoma Cookbook" (2011, Sterling Publishing). This dish proves again that managing diabetes and fabulous foods go hand in hand.

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group
Healthy

Ingredients

 Broccoli1 Pound, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
 Buttermilk1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Flat leaf parsley1 Tablespoon, chopped
 Dijon mustard1 Tablespoon
 Extra virgin olive oil2 Teaspoon
 Fresh thyme1 Teaspoon, chopped
 Red wine vinegar1 Teaspoon
 Garlic1 Clove (5 gm), minced
 Kosher salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Nutmeg1⁄8 Teaspoon, grounded
 Pepper1⁄8 Teaspoon, freshly grounded
 Red onion1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), thinly slivered
 Walnut1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), toasted and coarsely chopped
 Semi soft goat cheese/Feta cheese1 Ounce, crumbled
 Salt1 Teaspoon (Boiled in salt water)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 117 Calories from Fat 64

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7 g11.3%

Saturated Fat 1.6 g7.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 4.9 mg1.6%

Sodium 145.5 mg6.1%

Total Carbohydrates 9 g3.1%

Dietary Fiber 2.9 g11.4%

Sugars 3.3 g

Protein 5 g9.9%

Vitamin A 15.8% Vitamin C 122.5%

Calcium 6.6% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In a large pan, bring 2 quarts of water to boil and boil the broccoli with 1 teaspoon of salt; cook for 6 - 8 minutes until broccoli is crisp but tender.
2. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, parsley, mustard, olive oil, thyme, red wine vinegar, garlic, kosher salt nutmeg and pepper.
4. Add the broccoli and red onion; stir it gently to coat.

SERVING
5. Plate the broccoli and top with walnuts and goat cheese.
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