Trendy Broccoli Pesto To Make Your Pasta Healthier
By Shreya Goswami
October 11, 2023
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Loaded with the goodness of basil leaves, broccoli, garlic and other ingredients, this Broccoli Pesto can amp up your pasta meals. Check out the recipe and give it a try.
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Ingredients
1 cup broccoli florets ½ cup fresh basil 1/3 cup fresh parsley 4 garlic cloves 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ tsp salt ½ cup parmesan, grated 1 tsp lemon zest 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp black pepper powder
Step 1
Heat water in a large pot, bring it to a boil, then add the broccoli. Leave it for a minute, then drain and set aside.
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Step 2
Once the broccoli cools down, place it in a mixer and grind into a coarse paste.
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Step 3
Add the basil, parsley, garlic, olive oil, salt, cheese, black pepper, lemon zest and lemon juice.
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Step 4
Now, grind this mix into a coarse paste. If it is too thick, add a bit more olive oil and lemon juice.
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Step 5
Transfer the Broccoli Pesto into a sealed jar and use it for your pasta or toasts whenever you need.
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