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February 21, 2006

Broccoli Pesto

Broccoli Pesto
Ingredients:

2 ½ cups broccoli , chopped, cooked and cooled slightly
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
black pepper

Directions:
In a food processor or blender, pulse broccoli, chicken broth, Parmesan, olive oil, garlic and salt until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down side. Stir into steamy hot pasta and serve immediately.

My thoughts:
I thought about adding roasted pinenuts but decided against it. When I have made traditional basil pesto I included them and I probably would have here but they were over $4 for a tiny package at the grocery store and I wondered if they might add a heavier nutty flavor that would be at odds with the broccoli. At any rate, I am pleased with how this turned out, some times we go through a heavy meal period and this is a nice change: quick, fresh and healthy.

(posted by Rachel at 6:29 PM)

6 Comments:

fooDcrazEE said...: wow! i might give it a try. Never thought of that Brocolli Pesto!; February 22, 2006 4:28 AM
Rorie said...: Love this idea!; February 23, 2006 1:22 PM
Mona said...: what a great idea! i love the thought of brocc and pesto!! wow, can't believe i never came up with that one-thanks for the great idea for my next pasta recipe:); February 24, 2006 2:53 PM
Ivonne said...: That looks fantastic! What a great idea and great way to use broccoli.

Thanks for sharing the recipe!; February 25, 2006 5:25 PM
Gustad said...: chopped up brocoli.. interesting. looks good; February 27, 2006 12:33 PM
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