Burnt Broccoli Pesto Recipe

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Beyond pasta, spread this pesto on sandwiches, pair it with some hard-boiled or scrambled eggs, use it as a base for pizzas or flatbreads, or dollop it over rice. ...
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Burnt Broccoli Pesto
Beyond pasta, spread this pesto on sandwiches, pair it with some hard-boiled or scrambled eggs, use it as a base for pizzas or flatbreads, or dollop it over rice.
Burnt Broccoli Pesto
Beyond pasta, spread this pesto on sandwiches, pair it with some hard-boiled or scrambled eggs, use it as a base for pizzas or flatbreads, or dollop it over rice.
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 8 ounces broccoli florets (about 1 medium head)
- 1/4 cup raw nuts (small, such as pine nuts, or chopped, such as walnuts)
- 3 medium garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 cup (100 grams) finely grated Parmesan
- 1 handful basil leaves (or another tender herb, like parsley or dill)
Instructions:
- Drizzle the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the broccoli florets to the pan and weigh them down using a grill press or another heavy skillet. Char the broccoli for 4 to 6 minutes, without moving it, until the broccoli is burnt and charred in spots.
- Use a wooden spoon to toss the broccoli, then pour in ½ cup of water. Cover the pan with a lid or sheet pan and steam the broccoli florets for 7 to 10 minutes, until most of the water has evaporated and the broccoli is bright green and fork-tender.
- Using a mortar and pestle, blender, or food processor, process the nuts, garlic, pepper, and salt until smooth. Add the Parmesan, basil, and ⅓ cup of oil and blend until smooth. Add the charred broccoli and process until roughly blended (leave some chunkier bits in there for texture).
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