"Broccoli florets smashed up with ricotta cheese and a whole lot of tasty things like Parmesan, garlic, lemon zest and walnuts. They're creamy like mashed potatoes and make a great low-carb alternative...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon butter
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3 shallots or a small onion, diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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coarse salt and fresh black pepper
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1 cup Ricotta cheese
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pine nuts
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1 teaspoon dijon mustard
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1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (just the yellow part, not the pith)
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a pinch or two of red pepper flakes