How to Make Broccoli with Poppy Seed Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Broccoli with Poppy Seed Sauce is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any meal. This recipe combines the fresh and earthy flavor of broccoli with a creamy and tangy poppy seed sauce. It's a wonderful way to jazz up your usual steamed or boiled broccoli, and it's sure to become a favorite among your family and friends.

Broccoli is a nutrient-dense vegetable that is rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It's also incredibly versatile and can be used in a wide variety ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons minced onion
  • 20 ounces broccoli florets
  • 1 ½ cups sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt (Optional)
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in onion, and cook until the onion has begun to turn golden brown, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 6 minutes. Drain.
  • When the onions have turned golden brown, remove the saucepan from the heat, and whisk in the sour cream, vinegar, sugar, poppy seeds, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper. Place the cooked broccoli into a serving dish, and pour the sauce overtop. Sprinkle with chopped pecans to serve.
  • Nutrition

    189 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 222mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 63mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 316mg