Best 8 Broccoli Puree Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of broccoli puree, a velvety smooth and flavorful dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its vibrant green hue and versatility. This puree opens up a world of culinary possibilities, serving as a delectable side dish, a luscious soup, or even a nutritious spread. Dive into a symphony of flavors with our carefully curated collection of broccoli puree recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the classic and comforting boiled broccoli puree to the tangy and refreshing lemon-herb roasted broccoli puree, and the creamy and indulgent broccoli-cheddar cheese puree, there's something for every palate to savor. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the endless possibilities of broccoli puree, transforming this humble vegetable into an extraordinary culinary experience.

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PAN-FRIED SEA BASS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE AND BROCCOLI PUREE



Pan-Fried Sea Bass with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce and Broccoli Puree image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 red peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, minced
3 tablespoons white wine
6 tablespoons chicken stock
Lemon juice, to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 head broccoli, about 14 ounces/390 g
1 leek, washed and trimmed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter, plus more to taste
Zest and juice of 1 lemon, to taste
4 fillets sea bass, about 4 ounces/110 g each
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • To prepare the roasted red pepper sauce: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set the peppers on a baking sheet and roast until the flesh is soft and the skin puckered, 35 to 45 minutes. Remove the peppers from the oven and put them in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. Set aside for 10 minutes to sweat. Remove the wrap, peel and seed the peppers. Cut the flesh into pieces and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a saute pan. Add the shallot and cook until soft. Deglaze with white wine and cook 1 minute. Add the stock and the cooked red pepper. Cook 5 minutes. Cool slightly, and puree in the blender. Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and transfer to a small saucepan to reheat in a few minutes.
  • To make the broccoli puree: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cut the florets off the broccoli stem in even sizes. Peel the stem and thinly slice. Slice the leek into rings and rinse well.
  • Salt the boiling water, as for pasta, and add the broccoli and leek. Cook until very tender, about 10 minutes. Drain. Drop in the butter and puree with an immersion blender. Taste and adjust the salt. Add pepper, lemon juice and lemon zest, to taste. Serve the broccoli puree hot as a bed for fish.
  • To prepare the fish: Season the filets with salt and pepper. Heat the butter and oil in a skillet. Fry on both sides until golden and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Serve on a bed of broccoli puree with red pepper sauce alongside.
  • For the plate: Add a spoonful of broccoli puree to a plate and top it with the fish. Swirl the red pepper sauce around the plate and enjoy!

BROCCOLI PUREE



Broccoli Puree image

This is a Giada De Laurentiis recipe and my whole family loves it. What a great way to get kids to eat broccoli, and it makes an unexpected side dish as a replacement for plain mashed potatoes.

Provided by 2hot2handle

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
1 lb broccoli floret
1/2 cup chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place the potato chunks in a steamer rack and cook over high heat until they are very tender, about 18 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a medium bowl and mash until smooth.
  • Place broccoli into the steamer rack and steam over medium heat until it is very tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer the broccoli to the bowl of a food processor. Add the broth, cream cheese and Parmesan. Process until the broccoli is pureed and almost smooth.
  • Stir the broccoli puree into the mashed potato and blend well. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.5, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 36.7, Sodium 311.1, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 10.4

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

BROCCOLI ROMANESCO AND PARMESAN PUREE



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Broccoli Romanesco, which looks like a cross between broccoli and a coral reef, is a staple in Italy, but it's often available at farmers' markets in the United States. This garlicky puree can also be made with regular broccoli or cauliflower.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/2 pounds broccoli Romanesco (2 to 3 heads), cut into 3/4-inch pieces (7 cups)
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
Coarse salt
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for sprinkling
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli Romanesco and garlic, and cook until brightly colored and beginning to turn golden brown, about 8 minutes. Remove and reserve a few pieces for garnish. Add water and 1 teaspoon salt to skillet. Cover, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain any remaining liquid from skillet.
  • Puree half the broccoli Romanesco in a food processor, and then transfer to a large bowl. Puree remaining broccoli Romanesco. Bring milk and cream to a gentle simmer in a saucepan. Add milk-cream mixture to food processor with puree, and pulse to combine. Stir mixture into first batch of puree.
  • Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano, and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with reserved broccoli Romanesco and more cheese. Serve immediately.

DILLED BROCCOLI AND LEEK PUREE



DILLED BROCCOLI AND LEEK PUREE image

Categories     Vegetable

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4.5 TBSP butter
1.25 lb leeks (white and pale green, sliced ( about 5 cups)
1 Lg potato
1Lb broccoli (flourets seperated from stems, stems cut into pieces)
6TBSP whipping cream
1TSP dry dill ( or 1TBSp fresh dill)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat, Stir in leeks, Cover and cook until soft, stirring often ( 15 min) Quarter potato, in lg suace pan with salted water for about 15 min) Add broccoli stems in to salted water for 5 min. Then put in flourets for 5 min) Drain and place in food processor. Add leek mixture, puree until smooth. Add ream and dill. season with salt and pepper. Casserole dish into over just to warm.

BROCCOLI PUREE



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Categories     Vegetable     Side

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 pound broccoli florets
1/2 cup chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with enough water to come 2 inches up the sides of the pot. Set a steamer rack in the pot, cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the potato chunks and cook until they are very tender, about 18 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a medium bowl and mash until smooth. Place broccoli into steamer rack and steam over medium heat until the broccoli is very tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer the broccoli to the bowl of a food processor. Add the broth, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Process until the broccoli is pureed and almost smooth. Stir the broccoli puree into the mashed potato and blend well. Season the puree to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.

BROCCOLI PUREE WITH PARMESAN AND NUTMEG



BROCCOLI PUREE WITH PARMESAN AND NUTMEG image

Categories     Broccoli

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 lbs broccoli (2 large bunches)
6 Tbl unsalted butter cut up
2/3 cup grated parmesan
1/4 tsp grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • cut broccoli stems into 1" pieces. Cook in salted boiling water 6 minutes. Add florets for another 6 minutes. Drain. Puree broccoli in processor with butter about 5 minutes scraping down sides. Blend in cheese and nutmeg. (can save a few florets for presentation)

BROCCOLI PUREE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch broccoli, about 1 1/2 pounds
Salt to taste, if desired
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut and trim broccoli into florets. If stems are large, trim them and cut them into fairly large bite-size pieces. There should be about six cups.
  • Put broccoli pieces in saucepan and add cold water to cover and salt to taste. Bring to boil and let simmer about 10 minutes or until tender but not mushy. Drain.
  • Put broccoli into the container of food processor and process or, preferably, into conical food mill and press through into a saucepan.
  • Heat gently while stirring in butter, garlic, salt, pepper and cheese. When piping hot, serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 158, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 397 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right broccoli: Look for broccoli with tightly closed florets and a deep green color. Avoid broccoli with yellowing or wilted florets.
  • Wash the broccoli thoroughly: Rinse the broccoli under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Steam the broccoli: Steaming is the best way to cook broccoli to preserve its nutrients and flavor. Steam the broccoli for 5-7 minutes, or until it is tender but still slightly crisp.
  • Puree the broccoli: Use a food processor or blender to puree the broccoli until it is smooth and creamy. You can add a little water or milk to help the pureeing process.
  • Season the puree: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, or a squeeze of lemon juice.
  • Serve the puree: Broccoli puree can be served as a side dish, a dip, or a spread. It can also be used as a base for soups, sauces, and casseroles.

Conclusion:

Broccoli puree is a delicious and versatile dish that is packed with nutrients. It is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and it can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its creamy texture and mild flavor, broccoli puree is a great addition to any meal.

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