broccoli trees w/creamy white bean dip

(2 RATINGS)
26 Pinches
Garden Valley, CA
Updated on Oct 9, 2010

I made this for a baby shower once, the mother-to-be went wild over it.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Food Processor
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make broccoli trees w/creamy white bean dip

  • Step 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.)
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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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