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Creamy Broccoli Purée

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A smooth and flavorful purée made from broccoli, garlic, olive oil, and a hint of lemon.

Ingredients for Creamy Broccoli Purée

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2.5 people

Broccoli, trimmed and chopped

0 lb

Olive Oil

tablespoons

Garlic Clove, peeled and sliced

each

Dried Chile Flakes, (optional)

pinches

Salt

to taste

Water

cups

Lemon, juiced

each

How to Make Creamy Broccoli Purée

1. Prepare the Broccoli

Cut the stems from the florets. Trim and peel the stems, then slice them thinly. Chop the florets into small pieces.

2. Cook Broccoli with Garlic

In a heavy-bottomed pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is warm, add the sliced garlic, a pinch of dried chile flakes if you're using them, and a pinch of salt. Add the broccoli pieces to the pot. Cook this mixture for a few minutes until the broccoli and garlic begin to soften.

3. Simmer the Broccoli

Add the cup of water to the pot and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to a bare simmer and cover the pot. Let the broccoli simmer gently for about an hour, stirring occasionally.

4. Stir and Purée

After an hour, stir the mixture briskly in the pot. You should see the broccoli falling apart into a coarse purée.

5. Add Lemon Juice and Season

Finish by adding the juice of one lemon to the pot. Taste the purée and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.

Pitfalls and tips

Select the Best Broccoli

The key to a flavorful purée starts with the quality of the broccoli. Look for fresh, bright green heads with firm stalks.

Achieve the Perfect Texture

Purée the broccoli while warm, adding warmed cream or milk for consistency, and consider sieving for silkiness.

Cook Broccoli Properly

Blanch broccoli florets and stems in well-salted water until just tender, then shock in ice water to preserve color.

Seasoning is Key

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, enhancing the broccoli's natural flavor.

Temperature Matters

Serve the purée warm and reheat gently if needed, adding liquid to maintain consistency.

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