Brussels Sprouts Purée

Name: Brussels Sprouts Purée
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound brussels sprouts; 1 cup heavy cream; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, plus more to taste; Pinch freshly grated or ground nutmeg

By Julia Reed

Total Time: 15 minutes
Rating: 5(14)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings

1pound brussels sprouts
1cup heavy cream
3tablespoons butter
½teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
¼teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, plus more to taste
Pinch freshly grated or ground nutmeg

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Preparation

Step 1
Steam the brussels sprouts until tender but not soft, about 6 minutes. Set aside.
Step 2
When the sprouts are just cool enough to handle, slice in half and pulse in a food processor until finely chopped.
Step 3
Heat the cream until almost boiling and add to the sprouts with the butter. Process until smooth. Add 1½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon white pepper and a pinch of nutmeg, blend well and adjust seasonings to taste. Serve warm.

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