Best Broccoli Trees With Creamy White Bean Dip Recipes

Creamy Broccoli Dip image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the water
1 cup (60 grams) small broccoli florets, plus more for serving
1/2 cup (120 grams) mayonnaise
1/4 cup (62 grams) whole milk or 2% Greek yogurt
1/2 cup (7 grams) fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/3 cup (9 grams) chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus extra for garnish
Freshly ground black pepper
Ridged potato chips, for serving

Steps:

Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to boil. Add the broccoli and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Pat dry. Alternatively, you can drain the broccoli and immediately add to the food processor (just chill the dip before serving).
Transfer the broccoli to a food processor and add the mayonnaise, milk, parsley, chives, lime juice, dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Pulse to make a smooth dip. Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped dill. Leftover broccoli dip will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. (Makes about 1 1/2 cups of dip.)
Serve with broccoli florets and ridged potato chips.

Broccoli Trees With Creamy White-Bean Dip Recipe image

Provided by Melissa Roberts

Time 25m

Yield Makes 8 (side dish or hors d'oeuvre) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pound broccoli, cut into 1 1/2-inch-wide spears
1 garlic clove
1 (19-ounce) can white beans such as cannellini, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup silken tofu (6 1/2 ounces), drained and gently rinsed
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of cayenne

Steps:

Blanch broccoli in a pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 6 quarts water), 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 1/2 teaspoon salt and purée until smooth. Force dip through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding solids. Serve broccoli with dip.