As much as I love spending the entire day in the kitchen on Sunday preparing our Sunday dinner, I just don't have the time during the week. Most weeknights are spent driving to and from practices, lessons and playdates for my three children. So, I need a dinner that can come together quickly.
It is easy to pick up the phone and order pizza delivery, but when you can put together a meal that is healthy and satisfying with just a few ingredients-- that's the way I want to go. This pesto is the answer. It is great on pasta, but it is also delicious with fish and chicken. I have even made it in the summertime with cold pasta and poached shrimp to take on picnics. The extra credit-- it is a great way for your kids to eat their veggies!
It is easy to pick up the phone and order pizza delivery, but when you can put together a meal that is healthy and satisfying with just a few ingredients-- that's the way I want to go. This pesto is the answer. It is great on pasta, but it is also delicious with fish and chicken. I have even made it in the summertime with cold pasta and poached shrimp to take on picnics. The extra credit-- it is a great way for your kids to eat their veggies!
Broccoli Pesto
8 servings
2 cups steamed and chopped broccoli (about 1 crown)
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
In the bowl of a food processor combine the broccoli, parsley, garlic, and Parmesan and begin processing.
While the processor is running, add the olive oil in a thin stream and blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Source: Adapted from the Lunch Lessons: Changing The Way America Feeds Its Child
This looks delicious and I LOVE that it is kids friendly!
ReplyDeleteI make pretty much the same thing with spinach instead of broccoli. I usually use half a bag of baby spinach. Since it only needs to warm through with the pasta, there's no need to steam it first.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your variation. Sounds good!
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