Broccoli Pesto

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Prep: 15 min
Cook: 5 min
Ready In: 20 min

“Delicious take on traditional pesto with a great creamy texture. Perfect with fusilli, bow ties, or hot baked French bread. Serve over grilled chicken too. DELICIOUS!” - by genalynne

Ingredients

2 cups chopped broccoli florets
2 cups chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
6 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons vegetable broth, or more if needed
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Original recipe yields 8 servings

Directions

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
Blend steamed broccoli, basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, vegetable broth, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a blender until smooth and pourable.