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Easy Broccoli Pesto
Broccoli pesto is a delicious dressing or dip any time of day. This recipe is also nut-free.
Course
Dip
Cuisine
American
Keyword
broccoli, pesto
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Ingredients
2
cups
broccoli florets
1-2
small garlic cloves
depending on how spicy you want your pesto!
1
cup
lightly packed basil leaves
½
cup
grated Romano cheese
⅓
cup
extra virgin olive oil
Squeeze of a ¼ lemon
Pinch
of salt
to taste
Instructions
Steam the broccoli first using a steamer basket for 6-7 minutes, or until soft but still bright green. Drain well.
In a large food processor, add the steamed broccoli, garlic, basil, cheese, and lemon juice. Process until well blended.
Pour the olive oil into the pesto in a slow stream until well mixed and desired texture reached.
Taste and add salt as needed.
Store in the refrigerator. Serve warm or chilled.