Blanched Broccoli with Fresh Herbs and Pistachios

INGREDIENTS

1 head broccoli cut lengthwise and halved, stems included

¼ cup coconut oil

3 minced garlic cloves

1 white onion, diced

1 yellow onion diced

1 1/2 cups crimini mushrooms, coarsely chopped [stems removed]

1/3 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped

a handful of mint leaves

a handful of basil leaves

sea salt to taste

PREPARATION

Step 1   Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Add broccoli and set the timer for 3 minutes.  When timer goes off, drain broccoli

and turn cold water to run over it.

Step 2   Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 30

seconds.  Add onions, cooking for about 2 minutes more. Drain the broccoli.

Step 3   Add mushrooms.  Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4   When mushrooms have softened and onions are translucent, add in pistachios,

stirring to combine.  Allow cooking together 1 minute.

Step 5    Add fresh herbs and cook 2 minutes more until mint and basil are just a little crispy.

Remove skillet from heat.

Step 6     Transfer broccoli to a serving platter, spoon sautee mixture over the top and sprinkle

with sea salt to taste.  Serve!

Reference:  http:// www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe