Broccoli Pesto Spread
This vibrant broccoli pesto spread is packed with fiber, vitamins, and delicious flavor. Perfect for pasta, bread, or crackers, this creamy and slightly spicy pesto is a nutritious alternative to traditional spreads.
Equipment
- Steamer,
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board
Ingrediënten
- ½ cup 64 g roasted, salted sunflower seeds
- 1 head broccoli trimmed and steamed until tender
- 1 cup 60 g fresh curly parsley
- Juice of 1 large lemon about 3 tablespoons [45 ml]
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 1 teaspoon crushed chile pepper
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Instructies
- Process the sunflower seeds in a food processor until finely ground.
- Add the broccoli, parsley, lemon juice, oils, garlic, chile pepper, and salt.
- Process until smooth, scraping the sides occasionally.
- Stir into pasta dishes, or spread on bread or crackers.
- Enjoy warm, at room temperature, or cold.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve as a dip, spread on sandwiches, or mix into pasta with a splash of reserved pasta water.
Wine Advice:
Pairs well with a crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 180 kcal | Carbohydrates: 7 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 15 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 1 g | Salt: 0.5 g
