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Broccoli Stem Pesto

Broccoli Stem Pesto

If you have broccoli stems don’t throw them away, use them in this broccoli stem pesto recipe. This is a great and tasty way to reduce your food waste.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Soak Cashews 4 hours
Course Dinner, Lunch, Sauce
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Blender
  • 1/2 cup
  • 1 cup
  • 1/4 Teaspoon

Ingredients
  

  • 3 broccoli stems (around 3 cups)
  • 1/2 cup cashews, soaked
  • 1 bunch basil (around 1 cup packed tight)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 garlic leaves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place 1/2 cup cashews in bowl and cover with water, soak for at least 4 hours
  • Chop broccoli stems into pieces, place in microwave proof bowl and cover with water. Steam in microwave for 10 minutes.
  • In a high-powered blender, add steamed broccoli stems, soaked cashews, basil, juice of 1 lemon, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup nutritional yeast, 2 garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Blend until combined.
  • Transfer to airtight container and store in the fridge.