Blue Broccoli

Elevate your side dish game with "Blue Broccoli," a creamy, flavorful delight that's perfect for any meal. This quick and easy recipe combines tender, vibrant broccoli florets blanched to perfection with a velvety blue cheese sauce made from rich heavy cream, buttery garlic, and tangy blue cheese. The contrast of bold, savory flavors paired with a melt-in-your-mouth texture makes this dish a luxurious addition to your dinner table. Ready in just 25 minutes, "Blue Broccoli" is a perfect vegetarian side or standalone star for a light main course. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or sprucing up a weeknight dinner, this recipe promises elegance and indulgence in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams broccoli florets
• 100 grams blue cheese
• 150 ml heavy cream
• 20 grams unsalted butter
• 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 liters water
• 10 pieces ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with 1 liter of water and bring it to a boil. Add a pinch of salt.

Step 2

Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets, removing excess stems.

Step 3

Once the water is boiling, add the broccoli florets and blanch them for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender.

Step 4

Prepare a large bowl of ice water and transfer the blanched broccoli into it immediately to stop the cooking process. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then drain the broccoli and set aside.

Step 5

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Pour the heavy cream into the saucepan and heat until it starts to simmer gently.

Step 7

Crumble the blue cheese into the saucepan and stir until it melts completely, forming a smooth cheese sauce.

Step 8

Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as necessary.

Step 9

Add the drained broccoli florets to the saucepan and toss gently to coat them in the blue cheese sauce.

Step 10

Cook for 2-3 minutes until the broccoli is heated through and well-coated with the sauce.

Step 11

Transfer the Blue Broccoli to a serving dish and serve warm as a side dish or a light vegetarian main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2094 grams (2094.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1129

Total Fat 95.90g	123%
Saturated Fat 58.70g	294%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.80g
Cholesterol 269mg	90%
Sodium 2559mg	111%
Total Carbohydrate 28.20g	10%
Dietary Fiber 12.30g	44%
Total Sugars 6.40g
Protein 39.60g	79%

Vitamin D 20IU	100%
Calcium 841mg	65%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 292mg	6%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.1%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 9.9%