broccoli trees w/creamy white bean dip

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Irana Grenier
Garden Valley, CA

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

  • 2 lb
    broccoli, cut into 1 1/2-in. wide spears
  • 1 clove
    garlic, peeled
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 pinch
    ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 can
    (19 oz.) white beans such as cannellini or navy, drained and rinsed
  • 3/4 c
    (6 1/2 oz.) silken tofu, drained and gently rinsed

How To Make broccoli trees w/creamy white bean dip

  • 1
    Blanch 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.)
  • 2
    With 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.
  • 3
    NOTE: 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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