Broccoli Puree Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Broccoli Puree Recipe

Ingredients

2 small heads broccoli

2 tablespoons butter

½ cup heavy cream

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 pinch ground nutmeg

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Separate broccoli crowns into florets. Peel stalks and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook broccoli until lightly softened about 5 minutes. Drain rinse under cold running water and drain again.

Step 3

Melt butter in a pot add broccoli and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in cream and cook over low heat until broccoli is soft about 10 minutes. Season with salt pepper and nutmeg. Puree broccoli with an immersion blender until smooth.

Nutritional Information

Broccoli Puree Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 200.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.5g 9%

Carbohydrates: 9.9g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 3.6g 14%

Sugars: 2.4g

Fat: 17.4g 27%

Saturated Fat: 10.6g 53%

Cholesterol: 56mg 19%

Vitamin A Iu: 1456.1IU 29%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.8mg 14%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 120.6mg 201%

Folate: 86.6mcg 22%

Calcium: 85mg 9%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 31mg 11%

Potassium: 451.5mg 13%

Sodium: 135.5mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 156.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.