Broccoli Puree with Parmesan
Indulge in the velvety, nutrient-packed goodness of this Broccoli Puree with Parmesan, a delicious and elegant way to transform simple broccoli into a gourmet side dish. Perfectly tender broccoli florets are blended with rich heavy cream, sautéed garlic, and unsalted butter, resulting in a silky-smooth texture that's bursting with flavor. The addition of freshly grated Parmesan cheese lends a savory, nutty note that elevates every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Serve warm as a stunning accompaniment to roasted meats, grilled seafood, or as a centerpiece for vegetarian spreads. Healthy, creamy, and irresistibly cheesy, this broccoli puree is bound to become a new favorite in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Broccoli florets
- 1 large Garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 60 ml Heavy cream
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the broccoli florets by washing them thoroughly and trimming any tough stems. Peel and mince the garlic clove.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender and easily pierced with a fork.
While the broccoli is cooking, heat the butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned. Remove the pan from heat and set aside.
Drain the cooked broccoli and transfer it to a blender or food processor while still warm. Add the sautéed garlic and butter mixture, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy. Pause to scrape down the sides if needed, and adjust the consistency with an extra splash of cream if desired.
Taste the puree and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if necessary.
Transfer the broccoli puree to a serving dish and garnish with an additional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 497 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 201 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 8 mg | 0% | |
*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.
