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Ingredients:
675g/1-1/2���
lb Broccoli, washed and trimmed
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/4� teasp Nutmeg
25g/1oz Butter
50g/2oz Split
Almonds
For the Sauce
25g/1oz Butter
25g/1oz Plain
Flour
150ml/5fl.oz.
Strong Vegetable Stock
150ml/5fl.oz.
Single Cream
2 tbsp Lemon
Juice
Salt and Black
Pepper
1/4
teasp Sugar
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Instructions
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1. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the nutmeg and
broccoli and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until just tender.
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2. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a frying pan, add the almonds and saut�
on both sides
until golden brown. Drain on kitchen paper and set aside.
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To make the sauce
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3. Melt the butter in a saucepan, sprinkle in the flour and cook,
stirring, for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and gradually add the stock, a
little at a time, stirring constantly.
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4. Return to the heat and slowly bring to the boil, stirring all the time.
Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened.
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5. Remove from the heat and stir in the cream, lemon juice salt and sugar
to taste.
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6. To serve - drain the broccoli well and transfer to a warmed serving
dish.� Pour the
sauce over the broccoli, sprinkle the browned almonds over the top and serve immediately.
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