Blue Broccoli
Elevate your side dish game with "Blue Broccoli," a creamy, flavorful delight that's perfect for any meal. This quick and easy recipe combines tender, vibrant broccoli florets blanched to perfection with a velvety blue cheese sauce made from rich heavy cream, buttery garlic, and tangy blue cheese. The contrast of bold, savory flavors paired with a melt-in-your-mouth texture makes this dish a luxurious addition to your dinner table. Ready in just 25 minutes, "Blue Broccoli" is a perfect vegetarian side or standalone star for a light main course. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or sprucing up a weeknight dinner, this recipe promises elegance and indulgence in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams broccoli florets
- 100 grams blue cheese
- 150 ml heavy cream
- 20 grams unsalted butter
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 liters water
- 10 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Fill a large pot with 1 liter of water and bring it to a boil. Add a pinch of salt.
Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets, removing excess stems.
Once the water is boiling, add the broccoli florets and blanch them for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender.
Prepare a large bowl of ice water and transfer the blanched broccoli into it immediately to stop the cooking process. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then drain the broccoli and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour the heavy cream into the saucepan and heat until it starts to simmer gently.
Crumble the blue cheese into the saucepan and stir until it melts completely, forming a smooth cheese sauce.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
Add the drained broccoli florets to the saucepan and toss gently to coat them in the blue cheese sauce.
Cook for 2-3 minutes until the broccoli is heated through and well-coated with the sauce.
Transfer the Blue Broccoli to a serving dish and serve warm as a side dish or a light vegetarian main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.9 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.7 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 269 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 2559 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.2 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 39.6 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 841 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 292 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
