BROCCOLI PUREE

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I am always creating yummy vegetable sides that are easy enough for my older mother to eat and this broccoli puree turned out delicious and is easy to make. The cream is the secret ingredient.

Provided by Lena

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 small heads broccoli
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup heavy cream
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Separate broccoli crowns into florets. Peel stalks and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook broccoli until lightly softened, about 5 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold running water, and drain again.
  • Melt butter in a pot, add broccoli, and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in cream and cook over low heat until broccoli is soft, about 10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Puree broccoli with an immersion blender until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 135.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Abuelo Mora
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This puree is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Prosper Nwokolo
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This puree is a great addition to any meal. It's a healthy and delicious way to add some extra vegetables to your plate.


Abdul Khaliq
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This puree is a great way to sneak vegetables into your kids' diet. My kids love it!


Hafiz Bilal
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I love that this recipe is gluten-free. My son has celiac disease, so this is a great option for him.


Juliet Boateng
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This puree is a great healthy snack. It's filling and nutritious.


Triston Kalicharan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. I always have broccoli in my fridge, so this is a great way to use it up.


Sandra Deborah
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I actually enjoyed this puree. It was very flavorful.


Dolch 08
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This puree is so easy to make and it's so good. I've made it several times already.


Hari Chitrakar
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper.


Chris Quesenberry
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This puree is delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Robert Rivenbark
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I gave it a try. The puree turned out great! It was creamy and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with my grilled salmon.


Lindsie Gearheart
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This puree is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and soothing. I love to eat it on a cold winter night.


Rahul Kahn
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used it as a side dish, a dip, and even a spread for sandwiches. It's always a hit.


Richard Mitchell
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This puree is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids are usually picky eaters, but they loved this puree. They even asked for seconds!


Fans of Live sports
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a seasoned cook, but I was able to make this puree without any problems. The instructions were clear and concise, and the ingredients were easy to find.


Youtube Belmekki
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This broccoli puree was an absolute hit with my family! The texture was smooth and creamy, and the flavor was perfectly balanced - not too bland and not too overpowering. It paired wonderfully with roasted chicken and steamed vegetables.