Broccoli Pesto

Ingredients

• 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 tablespoons 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.