broccoli with nut butter

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broccoli with nut butter

I first saw this in a Fine Cooking Magazine years ago and it has been a staple in our house ever since.  I have done this recipe for dinner and had the leftovers for a snack. It’s simple, but is very satisfying.  Even children love it!

broccoli
¼ cup tahini, peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter.
2 teaspoon of sambal oelek (chili paste), or a dash of cayenne pepper to taste
2 teaspoons lemon juice
salt to taste

1. Steam broccoli until crisp tender. Set aside.
2. In a bowl, combine your favorite nut butter with enough water to thin it out to get a smooth consistency.  It can be thick or thin, it’s up to you.
3. Mix in the chile paste and lemon juice.
4. Taste for salt.

To serve, spoon the sauce over the warm broccoli.  Good cold for lunch or snacks the next day.

Cook’s note: I have combined tahini with peanut butter and really like the complex flavor.