Broccoli in creamy cheese sauce

3 servings

20 minutes

Broccoli in creamy cheese sauce is a refined dish of Mediterranean cuisine that combines the tenderness of vegetables with the rich flavor of cream and cheese. It is likely inspired by traditional Italian pasta recipes with cheese sauces but adapted for health-conscious eaters. The tender broccoli florets soaked in a fragrant creamy base with garlic and basil provide a sophisticated pleasure. This sauce makes the vegetables particularly appetizing and harmoniously complements them with the light tang of sour cream and the spice of black pepper. The dish is suitable both as a standalone meal and as a side to meat or fish. It delights with a balance of delicate texture and rich flavor, making broccoli a desirable ingredient even for those who usually approach it with caution.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 442.8
• Proteins: 20.7g
• Fats: 32.7g
• Carbohydrates: 23.6g

Ingredients

• Cheese: 100 g
• Cream: 60 ml
• Butter: 2 tbsp
• Sour cream: 5 tbsp
• Garlic: 1 pc
• Dried basil: pinch
• Salt: pinch
• Broccoli cabbage: 1 pc
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the cheese into small cubes and chop the garlic finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheese: 100 g
   • Garlic: 1 piece

2. Melt butter in a pan, add cream and black pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 2 tablespoons
   • Cream: 60 ml
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

3. Add cheese and lower the heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheese: 100 g

4. Cover with a lid and cook until the cheese melts.

5. Add basil and garlic. Reduce the heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dried basil:  pinch
   • Garlic: 1 piece

6. Mix and add sour cream. Add a little salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream: 5 tablespoon
   • Salt:  pinch

7. Divide the broccoli into florets and drizzle with slightly cooled sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Broccoli cabbage: 1 piece