5 from 12 votes
Broccoli Pesto
Broccoli Pesto blends steamed broccoli, fresh basil, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, and Parmesan cheese into a smooth, vibrant green sauce. It offers a fresh, herbaceous flavor with subtle garlic and citrus notes. The texture is creamy and spreadable, making it suitable as a pasta sauce, sandwich spread, or dip.
Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
5
Calories:
127 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 cup broccoli 4 ounces, chopped florets
- 1 cup basil tightly packed (23 grams, fresh
- 2 garlic 5 grams, cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice 28 grams, fresh
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (53 grams)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt 5 grams, sea salt
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese 35 grams; or 1 tablespoon white miso, grated
- 2 tablespoons water (25 grams)
Instructions
- To prepare the broccoli, fill a small saucepan with 1-inch of water and arrange a steamer basket inside. Add the broccoli to the steamer basket, keeping it lifted up out of the water, and bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and cover, cooking until the broccoli is easily pierced with a fork, about 8 minutes.
- While the broccoli is cooking, you can add the rest of the pesto ingredients to a blender to be efficient with your time. When the broccoli is done, add it to the blender and blend until smooth, about 60 seconds.
- Taste and adjust any seasoning, as needed. Serve right away with your favorite pasta, or on a sandwich. Store the leftover pesto in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Notes
- The nutrition estimate assumes about a 1/4 cup serving size from approximately 1 1/4 cups of pesto made.
Nutrition Information
Calories
127kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
432mg
(18%)
Potassium
89mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
410IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 432mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 410IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.