BROCCOLI TIMBALES

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A different veggie side dish from our local grocery store. They are actually mini crustless broccoli quiches and therefore low carb.

Provided by MNLisaB

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 8 mini quiches

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb fresh broccoli florets
2 shallots, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/4 shredded parmesan cheese or 1/4 asiago cheese
6 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325*.
  • In large kettle or Dutch oven, bring 3 quarts water to a boil, add broccoli.
  • Return to a boil, until tender, 3-5 minutes.
  • Drain and immediately plunge in icy water to halt cooking,until cold, then drain well.
  • Reserve 8 small florets for garnish.
  • In small skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Saute shallots until transparent, around 5 minutes, cool slightly.
  • In food processor bowl, puree broccoli and shallot and butter mixture.
  • Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth and creamy.
  • Can refrigerate this mixture until you are ready to bake.
  • Butter 8 (6 oz) ramekins or custard cups, or disposable foil cupcake size cups.
  • Divide pureed mixture evenly among ramekins.
  • Arrange ramekins in 9 X 13 baking pan, filling pan with boiling water to reach halfway up ramekins.
  • Cover loosely with foil.
  • Bake in 325* preheated oven until knife in center comes out clean, about 35-40 minutes.
  • To serve, run knife around edge of cups, invert on dinner plate.
  • Garnish each with a cooked broccoli floret.

Jafir Jafir
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I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The broccoli was overcooked and the cheese sauce was too thick. I followed the recipe exactly but something went wrong. I won't be making this recipe again.


Muhammad Hasnain
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These broccoli timbales were easy to make and turned out great! I used fresh broccoli from my garden and the cheese sauce was delicious. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and they were a perfect meal. I will definitely be making these a


Saqib Bilal
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I made these broccoli timbales last night and they were delicious! The broccoli was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and creamy. The only thing I changed was that I used sharp cheddar cheese instead of Gruyère cheese. I also added a lit


Md Rejaul
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This broccoli timbale recipe was a hit! I had been wanting to try it for a while and finally got around to it last night. The result was a delicious and elegant dish that was surprisingly easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and everything tur