Categories: Appetizers

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. unsalted pine nuts
• 2 cups steamed broccoli florets, cooled
• 1/2 cup packed fresh basil
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. nutritional yeast
• 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Directions

1. To a dry pan on low heat, add pine nuts. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate to cool.

2. Meanwhile, to a food processor, add broccoli, basil, oil, lemon juice, yeast, garlic, salt and pepper flakes. Blend to a thick paste. Add pine nuts and just enough water to blend the mixture into a smooth sauce. Refrigerate pesto until ready to use.

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