Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh broccoli, florets removed, about 2 large bunches, divided
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons orange zest, plus juice from 1 large orange
- Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Put 2/3 of the broccoli in a large bowl with the olive oil and orange juice; season with salt and pepper and toss well to coat. Transfer the broccoli to a large rimmed baking sheet in 1 layer and roast until just tender with golden brown edges, approximately 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, pour the cream into a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the remaining broccoli, garlic, and orange zest and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Cook until the cream has reduced to half its original volume and the broccoli is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
With a hand-held immersion blender, potato masher, or food processor, blend or pulse the cream and broccoli mixture until coarsely blended and still a bit chunky. Gently fold in the roasted broccoli; taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm.
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By camohn
New Providence,PA
on May 14, 2012
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this was a 5 before the cream sauce. I actually liked it better just roasted before adding the sauce. The sauce did not add to the flavor and made it a whole lot more unhealty...so it is not a plus for me. I will make it again...skipping the sauce.
By fueledbychoc
San Diego, CA
on February 27, 2012
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Yum, a nice change from our standard steamed broccoli. I only had 1 head of broccoli on hand and was in a hurry to get dinner on the table so I skipped the roasting part. I just tossed the broccoli in the oil/orange juice then threw it all in the sauce pan to cook. It was taking longer than expected so I covered it which helped the cooking process and sauce thicken. I also skipped the blender step. I added sauted chicken strips and served it over wild rice. Great flavors. Delicious!
By ireneazd
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on October 15, 2011
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Tasty and easy! my hubby liked the orange, but im a lemon w/broccoli girl, and we had it w/fish, so i defly wouldve liked lemon better, next time, i'l either try it with orage chicken or lemon w/fish again. i actually think that i may simmer down the cream w/ orange sometime and pour over cake! great recipi Clair!!!
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