Spicy Walnut Broccolini

I hate to admit that I didn't snap a photo of side dish before we ate it but it's still worth posting. It's one of those side dishes that even though it's a Weight Watchers recipe, it doesn't really need to be one. We'll eat this on a diet or off. I will probably try it with broccoli as well for a cheaper option that I usually already have all the ingredients for. We'll see!

Spicy Walnut Broccolini

serves 2

1 bunch broccolini

1 tablespoon margarine

1 tablespoon chopped walnuts, toasted

1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1. Boil 1" of water in a large skillet. Add broccolini, cover, and cook 4 minutes. It should be tender, but not mushy (watch it because it can quickly cross the line). You'll also want to flip it once during cooking. Drain.

2. Meanwhile, stir together margarine, walnuts, lemon zest, and red pepper in a small bowl.

3. Wipe the skillet dry and return to medium - high heat. Coat with cooking spray. Add broccolini and walnut butter to pan. Saute 2 minutes or until hot. Serve immediately. 

Nutrition (per 1/2 recipe):

         2 weight watchers points+