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Broccoli Pesto Sauce
Easy to make using fresh Ontario Broccoli, this zesty sauce is the base for all kinds of dishes, from Cream Cheese Broccoli Pesto Appetizer to a hearty Bruschetta. |
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15 minutes 4 to 5 minutes Makes 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) |
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3 cups (750 mL) 2 3 tbsp (45 mL) 1/3 cup (75 mL) 1 tbsp (15 mL) 1/3 cup (75 mL) |
cut-up Ontario Broccoli florets and stems cloves garlic, peeled olive oil slivered almonds or pine nuts dried basil or 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh basil grated Parmesan cheese |
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In saucepan, cook broccoli in boiling water 4 to 5 minutes until crisp-tender; drain and cool. In food processor or blender, combine broccoli, garlic, oil, almonds and basil. Blend until coarsely chopped. Add cheese; process until well mixed.
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