Broccoli Pesto

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5.0

75 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    3 to 4

  • Cuisine

    Italian, American

Broccoli Pesto

This vibrant broccoli pesto is quick and easy to make! Whizz it together and toss it with pasta for a fresh, flavorful weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 heaping cup very small broccoli floret pieces
  • ½ cup Fresh basil or parsley
  • cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese or 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Serving suggestion

  • 8 ounces pasta cooked al dente
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
  • red pepper flakes to taste
  • Additional Parmesan or Vegan Parmesan
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Instructions

  1. Bring a medium pot of water to boil and place a bowl of ice water nearby. Blanch the broccoli in the boiling water for 30 seconds, and then use a slotted spoon to scoop it into the ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry.
  2. Place the broccoli into a food processor with the basil, olive oil, cheese, lemon juice and zest, garlic, salt, and several grinds of fresh pepper. Pulse until combined.
  3. If desired, toss the pesto with the cooked pasta. Serve with pine nuts, red pepper flakes, and additional cheese. Season to taste and serve.
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