Broccoli Pesto

Ingredients

• 1 slices grilled baguette toasted
• 12 oz broccoli florets fresh rinsed drained
• 0.3 cup chicken broth 
• 4  garlic cloves thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
• 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
• 0.3 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
• 0.3 cup pinenuts toasted
• 32 servings garnish: pine nuts toasted
• 0.1 teaspoon pepper dried red crushed
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• frying pan
• plastic wrap
• microwave

Directions

1. Place broccoli in a large bowl; cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH 8 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
2. Drain and transfer broccoli to a food processor.
3. While broccoli cooks, heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
4. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; saut 2 minutes until garlic is lightly browned.
5. Add garlic mixture, Parmesan cheese, and next 4 ingredients to food processor; process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.
6. Garnish, if desired.
7. Serve pesto with baguette slices.