Vegan Broccoli Pesto Pasta
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
589 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Vegan Broccoli Pesto Pasta
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This quick and awesomely vegan broccoli pesto recipe is highly nutritious, tasty and requires only 6 simple ingredients!
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Ingredients
- 350 g (about 1 head) broccoli florets
- 350 g short pasta (I use paccheri)
- Handful fresh basil leaves
- 60 g toasted pine nuts
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil
- sea salt & freshly cracked black pepper
To serve:
- toasted pine nuts
- Handful of basil leaves
- lemon zest
- freshly cracked black pepper
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Instructions
- Cook the broccoli florets in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water, for about 5 minutes, or just until tender.
- With the help of a slotted spoon, transfer the florets from the water into a bowl with cold water and ice, then drain and set aside.
- Fold the pasta into the pot used for cooking the broccoli and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes for paccheri.
- Add broccoli florets, basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice and zest into a food processor and pulse until crumbly.
- Set the food processor on slow speed and gently pour in the extra-virgin olive oil. continue to mix until your broccoli pesto reaches a creamy texture.
- Add 60 ml (¼ cup) of pasta cooking water into the broccoli pesto and continue to mix until reaching a creamy texture. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
- Drain the pasta, return to the pot and stir in the broccoli pesto.
- Divide the broccoli pesto pasta among 4 plates, top with extra pine nuts, lemon zest, basil leaves and freshy cracked black pepper, and serve
Notes
- Can I Freeze Broccoli Pesto?
- Yes, you can totally freeze broccoli pesto! Once your pesto is ready, divide into portions and store in freeze-safe containers, and place in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
589kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
35mg
(1%)
Potassium
561mg
(16%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
545IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
79mg
(88%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 589 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 589kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 561mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 545IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 79mg | 88% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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