This steamed broccoli mash recipe is the best trick I know to make use of those broccoli stems that are usually left untouched on the side of the plate! Broccoli florets are much yummier to eat than the hard stems, but I hate to throw them away. I solved this problem when I started making this broccoli mash. It is unctuous, smooth, flavorful, and everyone loves it at home.
Steamed broccoli mash is also an excellent, healthy alternative for mashed potatoes and an easy way to add more vegetables to your diet.
If you have little ones with a picky appetite, you can even form little fun shapes on their plates with cookie cutters! When I was little, I remember how I liked to build forts out of mashed potatoes. I would eat it slowly with my fork, and rearrange my construction between each bite!
STEAMED BROCCOLI MASH
PALEO – AIP – GAPS – SCD – LOW HISTAMINE
KID-FRIENDLY
BUDGET-FRIENDLY
A word about steaming. If you are not familiar with steaming vegetables, check out this short tutorial on how to steam broccoli. I use the classic method with a steamer basket
Substitutions? If you don’t have broccoli available, you can use cauliflower instead. Cauliflower mash is equally delicious and nourishing!
If you can’t use coconut milk, I would suggest that you use bone broth instead. The end result won’t be as creamy, but it will give you the moisture you need to obtain a smooth mash.
- 2 pounds of frozen broccoli (or fresh if you have some available)
- 2/3 cup full fat coconut milk
- 1 TSP fine sea salt
, or more to taste
- On the stove top, over boiling water, steam frozen broccoli until tender. Approximately 15 minutes (5 minutes if you are using fresh broccoli).
- Drain the water and pour broccoli in your high speed blender
.
- Add coconut milk and salt.
- Mix on high, pushing down on the broccoli with the plunger, for 10-15 seconds.
- Taste and adjust the salt.
- Bon appétit!
This steamed broccoli mash recipe has been shared on the following blog carnivals: Fat Tuesday – Real Food Wednesday – Paleo AIP Recipe Roundtable – Allergy Free Wednesday – Natural Family Friday – Awesome Life Friday
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WOW. This is such an amazing idea to use up the ENTIRE broccoli, stem & all! I’m so much like you I hate to toss out the stems. I think I’ll try this out on the weekend. PS: You’re invited to come link up on Feb 4th at the kick off of the Ladies Collective Link-Up! Myself & the ladies hope to see you there <3
Stephanie @ Mommyzoid
i love the idea of using all the parts of foods. less waste. can’t wait to make this. i bet this mash would be a nice bed for my bacon wrapped sea scallops.
I love to make big batches of this broccoli mash. It will last me a few days and it goes with pretty much anything!
This is a great recipe! Using coconut milk is a great idea. I’d love it if you would share it on my new corn-free link party. http://www.creatingsilverlinings.com/corn-free-everyday-jan-25-15/
suggestions for a coconut milk alternative? I am sensitive to coconut and also hate taste of coconut.
Hello Tamie 🙂
I would try bone broth instead of coconut milk. It won’t give you such a “creamy” effect but you will get a smooth mash all the same.
How soft is it after cooking for 5 minutes (the fresh broccoli)? In my experience, 5 minutes
wouldn’t be enough for it it to come out smooth.
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Hello Jamie 🙂
5 minutes is for fresh broccoli. 15 minutes for frozen. In any case, the best “test” is that the broccoli should be tender when you pierce it with a knife. I hope this helps!
We do cauliflower mash often – I’ve never thought to do it with broccoli, but it sounds and looks delicious! Thanks so much for linking up to Awesome Life Friday – I hope we’ll see you again this week!
Sophie, I made this broccoli last night and it’s outstanding! Thank you for sharing this recipe. I look forward to trying it with cauliflower too.
So glad you liked it! Making it with cauliflower is also an excellent idea! I will try it myself 🙂
Broccoli is my favorite vegetable! This looks divine!!
Thanks Cassie! Even those who don’t particularly like broccoli love this recipe 🙂 It is creamy and tasty!
You can also use Brussels sprouts in the same way. Usually I just wiz them with some of the water I cooked them in. They seem to taste less bitter this way. Also you can add a few mixed herbs or a clove or two of garlic for a change.
I steam multiple entire heads of broccoli (in sections of course) and afterwards placing the sections in a blender. When it cools I create packets of thin (sandwich bags) servings, lay them flat in the freezer and then add one defrosted packet per potato into the mashing bowl whenever. Add butter herbs and spices to suit your tastes and mash altogether and serve as a side.
Yum!
Bonjour Sophie!
Sounds perfect for a healthy veggie-side, for upcoming Holiday meal for 8!
Can I make ahead of time, freeze, then travel (in cooler ~3hrs.), then to fridge 2 days THEN reheat (in oven or microwave)?
Merci bien,
Marguerite
Hi Marguerite 🙂
Sounds like you have some fun times coming up! And yes, you can prepare this broccoli mash ahead of time, freeze, thaw in the fridge, then warm up in the microwave. That will be fine.