BROCCOLI TREES W/CREAMY WHITE BEAN DIP

Broccoli Trees w/Creamy White Bean Dip image

Provided by Irana Grenier @sweetangel

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pound(s) broccoli, cut into 1 1/2-in. wide spears
1 clove(s) garlic, peeled
2 1/2 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
1 pinch(es) ground cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin
1 can(s) (19 oz.) white beans such as cannellini or navy, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup(s) (6 1/2 oz.) silken tofu, drained and gently rinsed

Steps:

Blanch broccoli in 6 quarts of boiling salted water. (About 1 tbsp salt.), uncovered, 2 minutes, then drain in a colander. Immediately plunge colander with broccoli into an ice bath to stop cooking, then drain again. Spread broccoli out on a kitchen towel to dry. (Broccoli will still be crisp.)
With motor of a food processor running, drop garlic through feed tube and process until finely chopped. Add remaining ingredients (except broccoli)and a 1/2 tsp salt and puree until smooth. Serve broccoli with dip.
NOTE: Broccoli can be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled in a sealed bag. Dip can be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.