{"id":1759,"date":"2020-07-09T01:59:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T01:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cbrfoodcoop.org.au\/?p=1759"},"modified":"2020-07-06T02:15:36","modified_gmt":"2020-07-06T02:15:36","slug":"broccoli-stem-pesto-vg-df-gf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cbrfoodcoop.org.au\/index.php\/2020\/07\/09\/broccoli-stem-pesto-vg-df-gf\/","title":{"rendered":"Broccoli Stem Pesto (VG, DF, GF)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

by Melissa Woodley<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Broccoli is a highly underappreciated vegetable – particularly the commonly discarded stems. We too often chuck the stalk into the compost without giving it a second thought. However I believe that the stem is actually the best part of a broccoli and should be the star of the show – in fact, the stems are actually sweeter than the florets!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broccoli stems are so versatile and can be used in countless dishes. I love using them to make soups, stir fries or this flavoursome broccoli stem pesto. By using the stalks, you\u2019re not only being frugal and conscientious – helping to minimise food waste – but you’re maximising your intake of nutrients and vitamins too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This pesto is best enjoyed with fresh pasta or mixed into a potato salad. The broccoli stems can also be easily replaced for cauliflower or kale stems, and will deliver the same delicious result!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients
\u2022 1 cup broccoli stems, chopped
\u2022 1 cup parsley\/basil with stems, packed
\u2022 \u00bd cup walnuts\/pine nuts, toasted
\u2022 2 garlic cloves
\u2022 \u00bd tsp salt
\u2022 Juice of \u00bd lemon
\u2022 Zest of 1 lemon
\u2022 1\/8 cup olive oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method
1. Cook the broccoli stems in the microwave for 1 minute until softened, then cool.
2. Blend all the ingredients except the olive oil in a food processor until crumbly.
3. Drizzle the oil in slowly and continue to pulse until mostly smooth with a bit of texture.
4. Add extra oil if you prefer a runnier pesto.
5. Enjoy in pasta, on pizza, or in a salad. It’ll keep for about a week in the fridge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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