Broccoli Pesto
Delicious take on traditional pesto with a great creamy texture. Perfect with fusilli, bow ties, or hot baked French bread. Serve over grilled chicken too. DELICIOUS!
INGRIDIENT
DIRECTION
Step: 1
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step: 2
Blend steamed broccoli, basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, vegetable broth, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a blender until smooth and pourable.
NUTRITION FACT
Per Serving: 112 calories; protein 3.1g; carbohydrates 3.3g; fat 10g; cholesterol 2.2mg; sodium 54mg.
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