Ingredients
- 8 cups chopped, raw broccoli florets bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a large saucepan with a steamer basket. Steam the broccoli until very tender and bright green, about 5 to 7 minutes. Then remove the steamer basket and discard the water.
- In a small skillet, combine olive oil and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the garlic is golden, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully pour in the vegetable broth.
- Transfer half of the steamed broccoli to a food processor. Add the sautéed garlic mixture, salt, thyme, and white pepper. Purée until smooth and transfer back to the skillet.
- Pulse the remaining broccoli in the food processor to your preferred texture. Combine it with the puréed broccoli in the skillet, stirring well. Serve the mashed broccoli hot.
