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Creamy Mashed Broccoli
From Statesboro Market2Go
<p>A verdant and creamy side dish made with local produce and dairy! Try adding other shredded cheeses in addition to the Parmesan!</p>Source: weekendatthecottage.com (modified slightly) (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 6
Vegetarian!
Ingredients
2 bunches
Broccoli (roughly chopped)
1 cup
Heavy cream
2 cloves
Garlic (finely chopped)
Salt & Pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon
Nutmeg
1/2 cup
Parmesan cheese (grated)
Juice from 1/2 of a lemon
Try adding or substituting additional types of grated cheese
Salt for the water
1/8 teaspoon
Kosher salt
Step by Step Instructions
- Put the broccoli stalks into a pot of salted water, boil for 5 minutes, then strain and put into a bowl of ice water. Once cooled, roughly chop.
- Add the cream, garlic, kosher salt, and nutmeg to a medium sized saucepan, then bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook until the sauce reduces by 1/3rd
- Add the chopped broccoli to the saucepan and stir it until warm and well mixed. Remove from the heat and mash.
- Add the Parmesan (and/or other cheeses) and lemon juice, stir together well, then season to taste with salt and pepper.