IF we get our FREE hazelnuts/ BROCCOLI WITH HAZELNUT BUTTER

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BROCCOLI WITH HAZELNUT BUTTER

1 cup hazelnuts, toasted
6 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, room temper-
ature
2 pounds broccoli, stems peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick
slices, florets cut into 1-inch pieces.


Finely grind 1/2 cup hazelnuts in processor. Transfer to
large bowl. Add butter and mix with fork until well blended.
Season butter mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Coarsely
chop remaining 1/2 cup hazelnuts; set aside.

Steam broccoli stems in large pot set over medium heat 3
minutes. Add florets and steam until stems and florets are
crisp-tender, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer broccoli to
bowl with hazelnut butter. Add reserved 1/2 cup chopped
hazelnuts and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper
and serve.