broccoli pesto

This recipe is gluten free + vegan:

Ingredients:

• 1 box of your favorite gluten free pasta

• 2 cups of organic broccoli florets

• 1 cup of organic basil

• ⅓ cup of organic olive oil

• 2 tbsp of fresh squeeze lemon juice

• 2 chopped organic garlic cloves or 1 tsp of organic garlic powder

• 1 tsp of lemon zest

• ½ tsp of pink himalayan salt

Instructions:

• Bring a medium pot of water to boil. Blanch the broccoli in the boiling water for about 30 seconds. Use a slotted spoon to scoop the broccoli out and place it into the a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain the broccoli and pat it dry.

• Place only 1 cup of the broccoli into a food processor or high speed blender with the basil, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, & salt. Pulse until fully smooth + combined.

• Make your pasta and pour pesto over it when cooked.

• Garnish your pasta with the other cup of broccoli and some fresh basil.

  Buon Appitito!