Broccoli In Tomato Puree Food

BROCCOLI IN TOMATO PUREE

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes into quarters, place in microwave bowl and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
• Peel off skin and puree in blender.
• Alternatively, use canned tomato puree.
• Heat oil and add cumin seeds in non-stick pan.
• When cumin seeds darken, add the spice powders.
• Add tomato puree and cook for a few minutes.
• Add broccoli, salt and two tablespoons water.
• Let the broccoli simmer in the sauce till it is cooked but firm.
• Serve hot.

BROCCOLI PUREE

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with enough water to come 2 inches up the sides of the pot. Set a steamer rack in the pot, cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the potato chunks and cook until they are very tender, about 18 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a medium bowl and mash until smooth.
• Place broccoli into steamer rack and steam over medium heat until the broccoli is very tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer the broccoli to the bowl of a food processor. Add the broth, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Process until the broccoli is pureed and almost smooth.
• Stir the broccoli puree into the mashed potato and blend well. Season the puree to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.

TOMATO BROCCOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add the broccoli, tomatoes, parsley, bouillon, salt, oregano and basil; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in macaroni and 3/4 cup cheese., Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

BROCCOLI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In 4-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Add broccoli; return to boiling.
• Reduce heat; simmer over medium-low heat 4 to 6 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Add tomatoes; cook 1 minute. Drain; toss with dill and lemon-pepper seasoning.

CREAMY BROCCOLI TOMATO CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Place onion, broccoli, tomatoes (with juice), broth, pepper, and curry powder in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly and cook until broccoli is very tender; about 12-15 minutes.
• Puree, using an immersion blender/blender/food processor, until desired consistency. (I usually do not completely puree it).
• Return to soup pot over med-low heat and stir in milk and cheese. Stir and cook until heated through and cheese is melted.
• Add salt if needed, to taste.
• Serve.