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Broccoli pesto

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup broccoli florets blanched
  • 1/4 cup black kale blanched
  • 1/4 cup spinach blanched
  • 5 tbsp pistachios roasted and salted
  • 1 small garlic clove or ½ medium/large garlic clove
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves packed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Place a large pot of water on the stove to boil
  • Fill a large bowl with a couple cups of ice and water to make an ice bath and set aside
  • Place broccoli florets in boiling water and cook until bright green and tender. If you poke them the broccoli should be tender but not mushy (3-5 minutes). Scoop out the broccoli with a strainer and place into the ice bath immediately to cool
  • Place the kale and spinach into boiling water and cook for 30 seconds. Scoop out the greens with a strainer and place into the ice bath immediately to cool
  • Once cooled, strain vegetables and place with all ingredients into a blender. Blend all until smooth and serve