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Broccoli Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups chopped broccoli florets
2 cups chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
6 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tbsp vegetable broth , or more if needed
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
Blend steamed broccoli, basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, vegetable broth, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a blender until smooth and pourable.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	125.8 Kcal (527 kJ)
Calories from fat	104.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.6g	18%
Cholesterol	3.18mg	1%
Sodium	92.71mg	4%
Potassium	131.8mg	3%
Total Carbs	3.43g	1%
Sugars	0.73g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.04g	4%
Protein	3.3g	7%
Vitamin C	22.1mg	37%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	81.4mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	255.63 Kcal (1070 kJ)
Calories from fat	212.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.56g	18%
Cholesterol	6.46mg	1%
Sodium	188.39mg	4%
Potassium	267.8mg	3%
Total Carbs	6.97g	1%
Sugars	1.49g	3%
Dietary Fiber	2.12g	4%
Protein	6.71g	7%
Vitamin C	45mg	37%
Iron	1.6mg	4%
Calcium	165.4mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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