Why You’ll Love It
It’s a delicious way to eat more veggies. This broccoli pesto adds nutrients and flavor to basic staples, like pasta, fried eggs, chicken, and more. I want to add a dollop to everything when I have a stash of this in the fridge. It’s nut-free. If you are cooking for someone with nut allergies, or just prefer to avoid expensive pine nuts, this recipe is for you. It’s flexible. This pesto tastes the most authentic when you use a little parmesan cheese, but I’ve also included a vegan variation in the recipe below, if you need a dairy-free option. It’s inspired by my Vegan Pesto, which is also delicious. You’ll get more antioxidants. Broccoli contains the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which may help to promote eye health. It’s also a great source of vitamin C! It may help to lower inflammation. Eating broccoli for 10 days has been shown to lower levels of inflammation in smokers, possibly because broccoli contains kaempferol, which has anti-inflammatory properties.
Once you taste it, I think you’ll fall in love with the flavor.
How to Make It
That’s it! Store this broccoli pesto in the fridge for up to a week, and add it to your meals for an extra boost of flavor. One spoonful goes a long way!
How to Serve It
Need some ideas for using up pesto? Try these!
Add it to eggs. I like to serve it as a topping on fried or scrambled eggs. It adds so much flavor! Pasta. This is the obvious choice, and for good reason. It’s a delicious pasta sauce, especially with sauteed veggies added into the mix. Try my Pesto Pasta Salad for a chilled variation. Grilled Cheese Sandwich. If you haven’t tried adding pesto to your grilled cheese, you’re missing out. It’s my favorite. Add it to a wrap. This would be a delicious spread for a veggie wrap during the week. Use it on Mediterranean Bowls. A dollop of pesto and a dollop of hummus are the perfect combination on a quinoa lunch bowl. Serve it on pizza. This is a tasty alternative to red sauce, or try adding a few spoonfuls of pesto on top to boost the flavor of your next pizza night. My Almond Flour Pizza Crust or Cauliflower Pizza Crust are two favorites.
If you try this Broccoli Pesto, please leave a comment below letting me know how you like it. I really appreciate your feedback!
