Steamed Broccoli Mash
Steamed broccoli mash is a vibrant, creamy side or light main made with just broccoli, water, coconut milk and sea salt. The TM7 steams the florets gently in the Varoma, then blends them with coconut milk into a velvety purée. Thanks to precise temperature control, the fresh green flavour and nutrients are preserved beautifully.
About this recipe
Steamed Broccoli Mash Thermomix TM7 is one of those simple recipes that proves how brilliant an all-in-one kitchen machine can be for everyday vegetables. With only broccoli, water, coconut milk and sea salt, you create a silky, bright green purée that works as a side for a quick weeknight dinner or a light vegetarian lunch. Searching for healthy broccoli recipes often leads to overcooked, grey mush, but steaming in the Varoma keeps the florets tender and vivid, and the TM7 blends them with coconut milk into a creamy consistency without any lumps. The gentle heating function warms the mash evenly without burning the base, preserving that fresh, slightly sweet broccoli flavour. It is naturally vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free, making it a reliable option when cooking for guests with different dietary needs. Serve it alongside roasted potatoes, grilled fish or a hearty stew, or spoon it over toast for a nourishing snack. This is comfort food at its cleanest, ready with minimal washing up afterwards.
Preparation tips
- Cut the broccoli into evenly sized florets so they steam at the same rate in the Varoma; keep the stalk peeled and sliced thin, as it adds body and extra fibre to the final mash.
- For a looser purée, add the coconut milk gradually while blending, and reserve some of the steaming water in the mixing bowl to adjust the texture to your liking.
- Leftover mash keeps well in a sealed container in the fridge and can be reheated gently the next day; stir in a squeeze of lemon juice before serving to lift the green colour and freshen the flavour.
Recipe variations
- For a dairy-loaded version, replace the coconut milk with warm whole milk and a knob of butter, then blend until glossy; a grating of nutmeg or aged cheese makes it a richer accompaniment for Sunday roast.
- A festive winter variant adds steamed leek and a handful of peas to the broccoli, finished with fresh herbs like parsley or chives and a drizzle of olive oil for a colourful, elegant vegetable purée.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Steaming broccoli florets in the Varoma keeps them vivid green and tender without any soggy boiling water.
- Weighing the coconut milk directly in the mixing bowl saves measuring jug washing and guarantees the right creamy ratio.
- Grinding sea salt finely in the TM7 distributes seasoning evenly through the mash for consistent flavour in every spoonful.
- Mixing the steamed broccoli with coconut milk takes seconds and produces a lump-free, velvety purée.
- Heating the finished mash gently in the Thermomix keeps it warm without burning the coconut base.
Ingredients
- water
- broccoli
- coconut milk
- fine sea salt