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Broccoli Pistachio Pesto

written by STEPH October 16, 2013

This is a vibrant and flavorful Broccoli Pistachio Pesto!  The pistachios lend a wonderful deep rich flavor while the raw broccoli provides a fresh quality.    This is a great pesto mixed with pasta, in soups or served with freshly toasted bread.

Broccoli Pistachio Pesto - #broccoli #pesto #brocolipestoMaking pesto is so easy and it can be really fun coming up with different flavors.  I have made a variety of combinations over the years and I continue to create more.  I wasn’t sure if using raw broccoli would taste as good as steamed but I ended it liking it more.  It gives this pesto a fresh element that you wouldn’t get with cooked broccoli and combined with the pistachios, it’s perfect!  Plus, it will be perfectly cooked if you add it to warm pasta or a soup.

You can’t beat homemade pesto as there is no comparison to store-bought! I often make a double batch and freeze half for later.  It freezes really well.

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Did you know that Broccoli is a superfood?  It has the cholesterol-lowering ability and a strong impact on our body’s detoxification system.  It helps reduce inflammation and is really great for the heart!  It is also rich in both forms of dietary fiber, soluble and insoluble.  It is very high in vitamin C & K.

Pistachio has a good source of fiber and helps lower cholesterol. Pistachios are an excellent source of vitamin E which makes them an excellent source of antioxidants.

Broccoli Pistachio Pesto - #broccoli #pesto #brocolipestoThis pesto pairs best with a sparkling wine such as a Cava or Proseco.

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Broccoli Pistachio Pesto

Approx. 1 1/3 Cups

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Raw Broccoli Florets
  • 1/2 Cup Roasted Salted Shelled Pistachios
  • 1/2 Cup Shredded Aged Asiago Cheese
  • 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Clove Garlic
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt - or to taste

Garnish options:

  • Raw Broccoli Florets - chopped
  • Pistachio - - chopped

Instructions

  1. Cut the broccoli into small pieces, finely shred the cheese then add to a food processor or blender along with all the other ingredients.

  2. Blend until desired texture.

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Broccoli Pistachio Pesto was last modified: December 3rd, 2019 by STEPH

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