Garlic Bacon Broccoli

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ onion, chopped
• 2 heads broccoli, cut into florets
• ½ lb crispy bacon, chopped
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp vegetable stock
• 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Place the broccoli florets in a food processor and pulse a few times until they resemble coarse broccoli rice.

Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened. Add the broccoli and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.

Stir in the bacon and cheddar cheese. Cook until lightly golden and beginning to caramelize.

Add the vegetable stock and cook for 2 minutes to slightly reduce the liquid. Stir in the thyme, half of the parsley, and the garlic. Cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley and serve warm.