Description
A smooth and silky cauliflower purée made with just a few simple ingredients. This buttery side dish is elegant, easy, and perfect for pairing with meats, fish, or vegetarian mains.
Ingredients
900g cauliflower (florets only)
240ml low-sodium chicken broth
5g salt, plus more to taste
42g unsalted butter, cubed
5g fresh thyme, chopped
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Bring the chicken broth and salt to a boil in a wide pot.
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Add the cauliflower florets. Reduce heat to low, cover, and steam for 20 minutes until tender.
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Transfer cauliflower to a food processor using a slotted spoon.
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Whisk butter into 3 tablespoons of the remaining hot broth until smooth.
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Add butter mixture to cauliflower with thyme, pepper, and additional salt if needed.
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Blend until completely smooth. Adjust consistency with extra broth if desired.
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Serve warm as a side to meat, fish, or vegetables.
Notes
- Steam, don’t boil—this preserves flavor and prevents watery purée.
- Use warm broth only to adjust texture; cold liquid can dull the flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, use high-quality vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop + Blending
- Cuisine: british
