Creamy Broccoli Pesto
• Blanching broccoli keeps the pesto vibrant green and reduces bitterness. • Walnuts create a deeper, earthier flavor while pine nuts give a more classic pesto taste. • This works well as pasta sauce, sandwich spread, dip, or drizzle over roasted vegetables and grain bowls. • Add more lemon for brightness or more olive oil for a silkier texture. • Stores well in the fridge for 3–5 days and can be frozen in portions. Health Benefits: Broccoli provides fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and plant compounds that support immune and cellular health. Olive oil contributes heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that improve nutrient absorption. Nuts add plant-based protein, healthy fats, and minerals like magnesium. Garlic and lemon provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. This pesto is a nutrient-dense way to increase vegetable intake while keeping meals flavorful, creamy, and satisfying.
1 steps, about 10 minutes
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01Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch broccoli for 1–2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. 2. Transfer broccoli to ice water to stop cooking, then drain well. 3. Add broccoli, basil, nuts, garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper to a food processor. 4. Pulse until roughly chopped and combined. 5. With the processor running, slowly stream in olive oil until smooth and creamy. 6. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. 7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, lemon juice, or nutritional yeast. 8. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
• Blanching broccoli keeps the pesto vibrant green and reduces bitterness. • Walnuts create a deeper, earthier flavor while pine nuts give a more classic pesto taste. • This works well as pasta sauce, sandwich spread, dip, or drizzle over roasted vegetables and grain bowls. • Add more lemon for brightness or more olive oil for a silkier texture. • Stores well in the fridge for 3–5 days and can be frozen in portions. Health Benefits: Broccoli provides fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and plant compounds that support immune and cellular health. Olive oil contributes heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that improve nutrient absorption. Nuts add plant-based protein, healthy fats, and minerals like magnesium. Garlic and lemon provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. This pesto is a nutrient-dense way to increase vegetable intake while keeping meals flavorful, creamy, and satisfying.
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