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Broccoli-Pistachio Pesto

  • Servings:

    Makes 2 to 3 cups as an appetizer
  • Prep Time:

    10 minutes
  • Cook Time:

    5 minutes

Ingredients

Salt
6 oz. small broccoli florets (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup shelled, roasted, and salted pistachios
3 garlic cloves, chopped coarse
3 cups fresh mint leaves (about 1 1/2 large bunches)
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Broccoli-Pistachio Pesto

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. While broccoli is cooking, fill a medium bowl with ice water. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cooked broccoli to ice water and let sit until chilled; drain and set aside.
2. Pulse pistachios and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped, about six times. Add mint, chilled broccoli, and 1 teaspoon salt and process until well combined, about 10 seconds. With machine running, add oil in a steady stream.
3. Scrape down sides of bowl, add cheese, and process until just combined. Season with more salt to taste and transfer to an airtight container. Line surface of pesto with a piece of plastic wrap (to prevent browning), cover, and refrigerate up to five days.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, January - February, 2019

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Makes 2 to 3 cups
Base Nutrients
Calories 90 kcal (5%)
Calories from Fat 81 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 9 g (14%)
Saturated Fat 2 g (8%)
Cholesterol 0 mg (0%)
Sodium 150 mg (6%)
Total Carbohydrates 2 g (1%)
Dietary Fiber 1 g (4%)
Protein 1 g (2%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Minerals
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
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