Broccoli with Pine Nuts and Cranberry Relish

 

1 1/2

pounds broccoli (stems and flowerets), cut into 2 x 1/2-inch pieces

1/2

teaspoon salt

1

cup fresh or frozen cranberries

1/2

cup packed brown sugar

1/4

cup water

1

tablespoon cider vinegar

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon ground cinnamon

2

tablespoons pine nuts or slivered almonds

• 1 Heat 1 inch water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Add broccoli; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 7 to 12 minutes or until tender; drain. Stir in salt.
• 2 Heat remaining ingredients except pine nuts to boiling in 1-quart saucepan; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 10 to 13 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the cranberries have popped and sauce has thickened.
• 3 Spread pine nuts in single layer in 8- or 10-inch skillet; cook and stir over medium- high heat 4 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned. Just before serving, spoon warm relish over broccoli; sprinkle with nuts.