Ingredients
Broccoli
300 gr
Almonds
20 gr
Pine nuts
20 gr
Grated Parmesan cheese
40 gr
Extra virgin olive oil
70 gr
Basil
25 gr
whole sea salt
qb
Garlic
1 clove
Broccoli pesto is a tasty and fragrant condiment, a winter alternative to the classic Genoese pesto. In this version, the broccoli florets are lightly blanched and placed in water and ice to obtain a bright green color. They are then mixed with extra virgin olive oil, grated Parmesan, pine nuts, almonds and fresh basil.
The result is a fragrant cream with an enveloping consistency, which is at the same time very tasty and delicate thanks to the ingredients used.
Its preparation is quick and easy, you just need to equip yourself with a food processor in which to blend everything and you’re ready. Once broccoli pesto is ready, it can be used to season a first course such as spaghetti, basmati rice or couscous, to accompany a grilled fish fillet or to season boiled potatoes.
You can also use it to fill vol-au-vents, canapés and bruschetta to offer to your friends for a delicious aperitif .
For a perfect result, choose very fresh , firm broccoli and then blanch it in boiling water for a few minutes. If the pesto is dry , you can adjust its consistency by adding more extra virgin olive oil or a drop of warm water.
You can replace the almonds and pine nuts with walnuts or pistachios and, for an extra touch of flavor, add 2-3 dried tomatoes or a few anchovy fillets in oil.
Learn how to make broccoli pesto with step-by-step instructions and advice. Try the celery-pistachio pesto too. For more broccoli recipes, check out our delicious selection.
How to prepare broccoli pesto
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