BROCCOLI PUREE

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This is a Giada De Laurentiis recipe and my whole family loves it. What a great way to get kids to eat broccoli, and it makes an unexpected side dish as a replacement for plain mashed potatoes.

Provided by 2hot2handle

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
1 lb broccoli floret
1/2 cup chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place the potato chunks in a steamer rack and cook over high heat until they are very tender, about 18 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a medium bowl and mash until smooth.
  • Place broccoli into the steamer rack and steam over medium heat until it is very tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer the broccoli to the bowl of a food processor. Add the broth, cream cheese and Parmesan. Process until the broccoli is pureed and almost smooth.
  • Stir the broccoli puree into the mashed potato and blend well. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.5, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 36.7, Sodium 311.1, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 10.4

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