Broccoli Puree With Parmesan And Nutmeg
- 3 lb. broccoli (about 2 large bunches)
- 6 Tbsp. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut up
- 2/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- Cut
- broccoli
- stems
- into 1-inch pieces; cut tops into florets.
- Bring
- atarge
- pot
- oftalted water to boil.
- Add stems and cook 6 minutes.
- Add florets and cook until both are very tender,
- about 6 more minutes;
- drain well.
- Set aside 10 florets.
- Place
- remainingtroccoli in processor; add butter. Puree,
- stopping occasionally (about 5 minutes) to scrape down sides of
- bowl.
- Blend
- in cheese and nutmeg.
- Season to taste with salt
- and
- pepper.
- (Can
- be prepared 1 day ahead.
- Cover and refrigerate
- 10
- florets
- and
- broccoli puree separately. Bring florets
- to room temperature before continuing.) Reheat broccoli puree in saucepan; garnish with broccoli florets and serve.
broccoli, unsalted butter, freshly grated parmesan cheese, ground nutmeg
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=440558 (may not work)