Brocoli au Vin Blanc

Name: Brocoli au Vin Blanc (Blanched Broccoli Simmered in White Wine and Herbs)
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 1 to 2 bunches (about 4 heads) broccoli; salt; water to cover; 4 tablespoons olive oil; ½ cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons parsley, minced; 5 scallions, minced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; juice of 2 lemons; 2 teaspoons thyme; 1 tablespoon peppercorns

Blanched Broccoli Simmered in White Wine and Herbs

Preparation info

For
6
people

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Cuisine of the Sun

By Mireille Johnston

Published 1990

About

Broccoli is very popular in Nice, and is often served in warm dishes. This chilled preparation may be part of your plateau de hors-d’oeuvre variés. It will keep in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap, for a few days.

Ingredients

1 to 2 bunches (about 4 heads) broccoli
water to cover

Europe
France
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Wash the broccoli, pull off the leaves, cut off the tough base of the stems, and pare the stems with a vegetable peeler. Blanch in a large pot of salted water for 10 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain. Cut in 2-inch pieces.

Put the wine, olive oil, scallions, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, thyme, and peppercorns in a pan, and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Add the broccoli and c