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Broccoli Pesto Recipe
How to Make Broccoli Pesto
Broccoli Pesto Recipe: The Broccoli pesto recipe is a delicious and wholesome alternative that adds a unique and healthy twist to your favourite Italian meals. You’ll love this broccoli recipe even if you don’t like its taste.
- Total Cook Time 20 mins
- Prep Time 05 mins
- Cook Time 15 mins
- Easy
Ingredients of Broccoli Pesto
- 2 Cups broccoli florets (steamed or blanched)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2-3 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (you can also use almonds or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oi
- Juice of one lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to Make Broccoli Pesto
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Start by steaming or blanching the broccoli florets until they are tender but still bright green. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes. Then, transfer them to an ice bath to cool down quickly.
2.
In a mixer-grinder, combine the blanched broccoli, fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts.
3.
Pulse the ingredients until they are finely chopped.
4.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and blend again until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
5.
Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Give it one final whirl in the food processor to combine all the flavours.
6.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.