broccoli trees w/creamy white bean dip
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I made this for a baby shower once, the mother-to-be went wild over it.
(2 ratings)
yield
8 serving(s)
prep time
30 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Food Processor
Ingredients For broccoli trees w/creamy white bean dip
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2 lbbroccoli, cut into 1 1/2-in. wide spears
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1 clovegarlic, peeled
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2 1/2 Tbspfresh lemon juice
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1/4 tspground cumin
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1 pinchground cayenne pepper
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1 Tbspolive oil, extra virgin
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1 can(19 oz.) white beans such as cannellini or navy, drained and rinsed
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3/4 c(6 1/2 oz.) silken tofu, drained and gently rinsed
How To Make broccoli trees w/creamy white bean dip
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1Blanch broccoli in 6 quarts of boiling salted water. (About 1 tbsp salt.), 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.)
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2With motor of a food processor running, drop garlic through feed tube and process until finely chopped. Add remaining ingredients (except broccoli)and a 1/2 tsp salt and puree until smooth. Serve broccoli with dip.
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3NOTE: Broccoli can be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled in a sealed bag. Dip can be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.
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