There are vegetables that have an undeserved bad reputation, but broccoli possibly takes the cake of them all. Nevertheless, when he is treated well in the kitchenis a fabulous ingredient to accompany, as a side dish or as a protagonist.
This is the case of this recipe for broccoli with potatoes, where the important thing is to maintain the texture of the broccoli and then the potatoes are well cooked. It is a very simple recipe that can be prepared also baked or in pressure cooker and that you can use in many possible ways, even au gratin or steamed.
In the same way that we would skip some chard or some spinach, this recipe for broccoli with potatoes can be made in the same way, adding a little ham, paprika, or even a little cheese. The key is also that the cooked potato has texture and we generate a tasty broth from the bottom.
The other recipe trick is in cut the potato into chunks, so that it releases a little starch and makes the bottom broth more sumptuous. The most recommended thing is that the potato is not new, so it will release more starch.
Cut the onion and garlic into brunoise. In the pan put 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic and onion. Fry without color 6-8 minutes. Put the wine and evaporate the alcohol.
Add the mashed potatoes, not cut, and fry the whole for 4 more minutes. Add the broccoli cut into small trees of approximately 3 cm. Cover with water, correct the salt point and bring to a boil covered over medium heat, until the potatoes are cooked.
Correct the texture of the stew by crushing some cooked potato to thicken the brothif necessary.
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Of course, you can fatten this preparation as you want. Adding boiled egg, onion, tuna or making a garlic sauce that will go perfectly with broccoli and potatoes. You can also add other vegetables such as carrots, zucchini or turn all this into a puree that will also give a magnificent result.
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