Enjoy.
Inspired by: Two Eat Philly's Broccoli Pesto
4 medium stalks broccoli, chopped into florets
1/2 tbsp olive oil + 1/4 tsp
2 oz parmesan cheese, shredded or cut into small pieces
pinch of salt
juice from 1/2 lemon
1 clove of garlic
Steam broccoli in the microwave or on the stove top
Reserve some steaming water to thin pesto
Microwave peeled garlic cloves in 1/4 tsp olive oil for 30 seconds to soften and take some of that raw garlic tasted away
Combine everything in food processor
Pulse until it starts to combine then leave on until smooth
Scrape sides as necessary
Use steamer water to thin pesto to desired consistency
Servings 4
Per serving (a heaping 1/2 cup) 100 calories
This is very much like my asparagus pesto, but I add almonds.
ReplyDeleteCool idea! I love broccoli so I'll to give this a try!
ReplyDeleteYUM! I've never heard of broccoli pesto before, but this looks so good, especially on the baked potato.
ReplyDeleteThis is pesto on healthy steroids! Yum!
ReplyDeleteWow, this looks delicious! Love the ways you've used it too, some great photos!
ReplyDeleteThis looks absolutely AMAZING! yum!
ReplyDeletei hate regular pesto, but might be able to handle this. i love finding new ways to sneak veggie in my diet
ReplyDeleteme too! what a great alternative. Love it Meg!
DeleteThis is such a healthy and lovely looking pesto.
ReplyDeleteI love broccoli - this is genius! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you have already used this so many ways! Thanks for the new spin on pesto!
ReplyDeleteYAY! That looks so good on the baked potato. Your pics are beautiful, as always!
ReplyDeletelove this idea...thx, Meg!
ReplyDeleteSuch a healthy pesto and I love broccoli!
ReplyDeleteso many applications! i personally find raw broccoli offensive, but this is a use for the stuff that i can appreciate!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious! I love broccoli, but only when it's on the soft side of tender, so this is totally up my alley.
ReplyDeleteYum! Perfect for a potato. I've made pesto out of spinach, basil, and arugula, but never broccoli. I gotta try it!
ReplyDeleteLooks really tasty inside that omelet. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so unique! I've made all kinds of pesto but never with broccoli! Love it.
ReplyDeleteOh yummy!! I needed a new way to make pesto without basil this time of year. Thank you!! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
ReplyDeleteThis is a cool idea! Does it taste similar to pesto at all?
ReplyDeleteNo, it doesn’t really taste anything like a normal pesto but it certainly packs a flavorful punch with the garlic and parmesan and just a slight hint of broccoli. I would compare it more to a very thick broccoli and cheese soup that you can put on anything. That sounds less appetizing than I wanted it to but it is really a delicious recipe (if you like broccoli!) that makes a ton of food.
DeleteGreat, lighter pesto! Fabulous idea
ReplyDeleteOh now THIS I have to try!!
ReplyDeleteWow! I have some broccoli in the fridge and I am DEFINITELY going to try this!
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