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.

Lekker Bekker
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This was a good recipe, but I made a few changes. I used sharp cheddar cheese instead of Parmesan, and I added a bit of garlic powder to the puree. It turned out great!


Eric Kithinji
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I found this recipe to be a bit too rich for my taste. The puree was very heavy, and the broccoli Romanesco was not as flavorful as I had hoped.


Alvi islam Redoy
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This was okay, but not as good as I was hoping. The puree was a little bland, and the broccoli Romanesco was tough.


BJ Garcia
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Not sure what happened but mine came out watery and bland


Mariam Akanbi
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Very good and flavorful!


Suma Akhter
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This was a great recipe. The puree was smooth and creamy, and the broccoli Romanesco was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Myra Fairley
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This was a great recipe. The puree was smooth and creamy, and the broccoli Romanesco was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Chinasa Miracle
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Loved this recipe! The broccoli Romanesco was so beautiful and the puree was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tiktok Family
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This was absolutely delicious! I made it exactly as written, but next time I'll probably use just a bit more Parmesan cheese in the puree. I served this with a roasted chicken and it was perfect. Definitely a keeper!


Iqra Zulqurnain
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Really easy and quick to make. Romesco sauce was very tasty. Will definitely make again.


SBONISO MTHEMBU
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Fantastic dish that was a crowd pleaser and will be made again.