Think Outside The Box: Pureed Broccoli With Creme Fraiche Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 lbs broccoli florets (including a decent chunk of the stems, but not the huge woody stem), chopped
- 1 medium-large russet potato, peeled and chopped into large chunks
- 1 cup creme fraiche
- 4 T sour cream, plus more to taste if needed
- 1 cup freshly grated high quality Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 t nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 T butter, cut into 8 chunks
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1136g | |
| Calories 491 | |
| Calories from Fat 145 | 30% |
| Total Fat 16.68g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 8.53g | 34% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium 435mg | 18% |
| Potassium 3527mg | 101% |
| Total Carbs 74.05g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.8g | 96% |
| Sugars 19.49g | 13% |
| Protein 31.69g | 51% |
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