Marian Burross Broccoli Puree Recipes

MARIAN BURROS'S BROCCOLI PUREE

Steps:

• Wash the broccoli and cut off about one inch from stem end. Cut the remaining tough stem from the broccoli flowerettes. Cut stems into one-and-one-half-inch or two-inch pieces and cook in boiling water for five minutes. Add the flowerettes and cook another five to seven minutes, until they are firm but tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking process.
• Puree the broccoli with the milk and butter in a food processor or blender in several batches. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and return to heat, cooking slowly until all liquid has evaporated.

BROCCOLI PUREE

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with enough water to come 2 inches up the sides of the pot. Set a steamer rack in the pot, cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the potato chunks and cook until they are very tender, about 18 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a medium bowl and mash until smooth.
• Place broccoli into steamer rack and steam over medium heat until the broccoli 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 the puree to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.

BROCCOLI PUREE

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.

BROCCOLI ROMANESCO AND PARMESAN PUREE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli Romanesco and garlic, and cook until brightly colored and beginning to turn golden brown, about 8 minutes. Remove and reserve a few pieces for garnish. Add water and 1 teaspoon salt to skillet. Cover, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain any remaining liquid from skillet.
• Puree half the broccoli Romanesco in a food processor, and then transfer to a large bowl. Puree remaining broccoli Romanesco. Bring milk and cream to a gentle simmer in a saucepan. Add milk-cream mixture to food processor with puree, and pulse to combine. Stir mixture into first batch of puree.
• Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano, and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with reserved broccoli Romanesco and more cheese. Serve immediately.

PUREED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Stir in leeks.
• Cover and stir often until leeks are very soft (about 15 minutes).
• Cook potato in salted water until almost done (about 15 minutes).
• To potato and water, add broccoli stems (5 minutes) and then florets (5 minutes) or until tender.
• Drain well and transfer to food processor.
• Add leeks to the food processor and puree all.
• Return puree to skillet and add cream, dill, salt and pepper.
• Blend well and serve.

BROCCOLI AND BEAN CURD WITH PORK

Steps:

• Drain bean curd and press between paper towels to remove moisture. Slice into 1/4-inch cubes.
• Remove tough stems from broccoli to remove moisture. Slice into 1/4-inch cubes.
• Remove tough stems for soup or puree.
• Heat oil in wok or large skillet; add garlic, ginger and chili paste and stir. When mixture begins to color, reduce heat and add bean curd. Stir for 2 or 3 minutes until bean curd begins to color. Add pork, if used, and cook until it loses pink color. Add broccoli and stir for 2 minutes. Add hoisin sauce; stir and cover. Reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes. Serve.

MARIA'S BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut an X in the bottom of the stems of the broccoli rabe and place in the boiling water. Cook until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Drain.
• In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and saute garlic for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the broccoli rabe and saute 10 to 15 minutes, or until desired doneness. Dust with parmesan cheese, if desired.