Best Broccoli And Parmesan Puree Recipes

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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.

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 AND PARMESAN PUREE



Broccoli and Parmesan Puree image

Perfect puree for any dish

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large yukon gold potatoes peeled and cubed
4 clove garlic minced
2 heads broccolit cut into florets
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 c fresh parmigiano regiano shredded
1/4 c heavy cream more or less to get desired consistency
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Add the potatoes and garlic to a pan of boiling salted water and boil until the potatoes are almost tender. Add the broccoli to the pan and cook about 4 minutes. Drain
  • 2. Add the potato broccoli mixture to a food processor. Add the butter and Parmesan cheese. Process while adding cream through the shoot until desired consistency.
  • 3. Taste and season with salt and Pepper

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