BROCCOLI STEM PESTO (THE CHEW)
By peridot728
Rate this recipe
4.4/5
(14 Votes)
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover raw broccoli stems (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted and cooled)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- crostini and spaghetti to serve
Details
Adapted from abc.go.com
Preparation
Step 1
Add the broccoli stems to a food processor. Pulse until they are about the size of the pine nuts. Then, add the pine nuts, basil and cheese. Turn the food processor on. With the motor running, drizzle in the oil. Season the pesto with salt and pepper.
Serve pesto over crostini or pasta!
Tips
- Use pesto to top a pizza or your favorite soup!
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