Broccoli Pesto

Name: Broccoli Pesto
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

9 ingredients

4 steps

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

Directions

1

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer.
2

Bring water to a boil.
3

Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
4

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.