Low waste broccoli pesto
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This pesto recipe uses the whole broccoli, from head to stalk. A perfect low waste recipe to enjoy with delicious pasta, roasted veg and a handful of grated cheese.
Low waste broccoli pesto
Makes: 16 servings
Ingredients
250g broccoli head and stalk, chopped up into 1 cm chunks
100g basil leaves
100g pine nuts
2 garlic cloves
175ml extra virgin olive oil
70ml parmesan cheese or plant-based
1/8 tsp of salt
1/8 tsp fresh pepper
Squeeze of a lemon, to taste
Method
Add the ingredients up to the cheese into a blender and pulse until well minced. The broccoli stalk should be fairly fine.
Now add the cheese, seasoning and a squeeze of lemon. Pulse again and taste, if the pesto needs more lemon, add here and pulse a little more.
Mix in with our Biona Spelt Tagliatelle, delicious organic roasted vegetables and fresh salad for a scrumptious summer dish.
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