Broccoli with cheese and basil
2 servings
15 minutes
Broccoli with cheese and basil is an exquisite combination of tenderness, creamy texture, and rich aroma. This dish embodies simple yet refined cuisine, where broccoli is sautéed to a light golden crust and infused with the creamy softness of Havarti cheese. Basil adds a refreshing herbal note, while sea salt and Provençal herbs enhance the flavor profile with subtle accents. It’s the perfect side dish for meat or a light standalone meal that reveals new dimensions of familiar ingredients' taste. This recipe is a true find for lovers of healthy and delicious combinations!
1
Pour oil into the pan and place it on high heat, add a couple of pinches of coarse sea salt.
- Coarse sea salt: pinch
2
Send the broccoli to the hot pan.
- Frozen broccoli: 200 g
3
After 3-4 minutes, stir and reduce the heat a bit.
4
Season the cabbage with dried basil.
- Dried basil: 1 tablespoon
5
Stir and fry for another 5–7 minutes.
6
Add room temperature heavy cream to the cabbage.
- Cream 23%: 180 ml
7
Stir and reduce the heat to minimum.
8
As soon as the cream starts to boil, move all the cabbage to the center of the pan and cover with two pieces of cheese.
- Havarti cheese: 75 g
9
Season with aromatic herbs and black pepper on top. Remove from heat and cover, waiting for the cheese to melt completely.
- Herbes de Provence: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
10
Once the cheese melts, transfer the dish to a deep bowl. Garnish with fresh basil.
- Dried basil: 1 tablespoon