Yucca Petals with Bacon & Broccoli

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gmcnuuTimk&feature=youtu.be

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups of yucca petals 
• 1/2 pound chopped bacon
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets chopped
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

• Cut the stem from under blossom with care. Just remember the safety tips to prevent any injury.
• Pull the flowers off and remove the petals.
• In a large saucepan over medium heat fry chopped bacon until crisp and set aside on paper towel leaving the bacon grease in pan.
• Add yucca petals and broccoli directly to the bacon grease adding salt and pepper to taste. Cook until broccoli is tender stirring occasionally.
• Add the chopped bacon and 1/4 cup heavy cream and cook over medium-high heat for another 3-5 minutes .
• Sprinkle 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese on top and serve.