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Easy Broccoli Pesto Recipe

Delicious broccoli, parmesan, and pine nut packed pesto is perfect on bread, pasta, or you favorite protein.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: basil, broccoli, parmesan, pesto, pine nuts, spreads, vegetarian
Servings: 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 196kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head of broccoli
  • ½ - ¾ cup olive oil
  • 1 cup basil leaves unpacked
  • 2 tablespoons garlic paste or minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cut the florets off of the head of broccoli and steam until fork tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the florets to a food processor along with ½ cup of olive oil and blend until almost smooth.
  • Add in the remaining ingredients except for the additional olive oil and pulse until smooth.
  • Only use the extra olive oil to reach desired consistency, it may not be needed depending on the size of the broccoli.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 356mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g