Preparation time
15 minutes
Ready in
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
Makes
3 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups (750 mL) cut-up Ontario Broccoli florets and stems
- 2 cloves Ontario Garlic
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) slivered almonds or pine nuts
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Basil or 1 tbsp (15 mL) dried basil
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) grated Ontario Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
In medium saucepan, cook broccoli in boiling water 4 to 5 minutes, until crisp-tender; drain and cool. In food processor or blender, combine broccoli, garlic, almonds, oil and basil. Process until coarsely chopped. Add cheese; process until well mixed.
Serving tip: Toss Broccoli Pesto with hot cooked pasta and sprinkle with shaved Ontario Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutritional Information
2 tablespoons (25 ml):
- 1 g protein
- 3 g fat
- 1 g carbohydrates
- 0.5 g fibre
- 34 calories