Recipe: Broccoli and Leek Puree
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
- 🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🥔 Description: Delight your taste buds with this creamy and nutritious Broccoli and Leek Puree recipe, perfect for any occasion. This dish, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com, combines the earthy flavors of leeks and broccoli with the comforting creaminess of potatoes, creating a wholesome and satisfying meal that’s both kid-friendly and suitable for potlucks. With just under an hour of stove-top cooking time, you can have this delectable puree ready to serve in no time!
🥦 Recipe Category: Potato
🌱 Keywords: Vegetable, Low Protein, Kid Friendly, Potluck, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
📝 Ingredients:
- 75g unsalted butter
- 675g leeks
- 1 tsp thyme leaves
- 225g potatoes
- 450g head of broccoli
- 150g salt
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
🔥 Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Melt the butter in a large pan. |
| 2 | Add the leeks and thyme and cook for a few minutes until softened, stirring regularly. |
| 3 | Then cover the pan and gently fry for 15-20 minutes until completely cooked down and tender, stirring occasionally. |
| 4 | Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling salted water for 10-12 minutes until nearly tender. |
| 5 | Add the broccoli stems and cook for another 5 minutes, then add the florets and simmer for a further 3 minutes until just tender. |
| 6 | Drain the potato mixture and place in a food processor with the leeks – you may have to do this in batches. |
| 7 | Blend until smooth and then return to a clean pan. |
| 8 | Stir in the cream, season to taste, and re-heat gently just before serving. |
🍽️ Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 300.7
- Fat: 20.2g
- Saturated Fat: 12.4g
- Cholesterol: 61.8mg
- Sodium: 60.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 28.2g
- Fiber: 4.8g
- Sugar: 6g
- Protein: 5.2g
Enjoy this hearty and nutritious Broccoli and Leek Puree with your loved ones, and savor the wholesome goodness in every spoonful!
