Name: Broccoli Pesto
Ingredients: 6 tbsps parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 package broccoli; 9 cloves garlic

Ingredients

6 tbsps parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/4 cup olive oil

1 package broccoli

9 cloves garlic

Directions

1.	Defrost broccoli.
2.	Heat olive oil in skillet. Add garlic and cook over medium heat until golden brown.
3.	Add chilies or pepper flakes and broccoli. Sauté for several minutes until broccoli is very soft.
4.	Break up broccoli chunks and add water as needed. Salt to taste.
5.	When done, the pesto should be a rough puree.
6.	Note: this "pesto" is just as yummy as our favorite fatty version, but less calories and more veggie bang for your buck!

Nutrition summary

There are 152 calories in 1 serving of Broccoli Pesto.

Calorie split: 60% fat, 24% carbs, 17% protein.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

1 serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

152

% Daily Values*

Total Fat

10.99g

14%

Saturated Fat

2.195g

11%

Trans Fat

-

Polyunsaturated Fat

1.274g

Monounsaturated Fat

7.026g

Cholesterol

4mg

1%

Sodium

103mg

4%

Total Carbohydrate

9.86g

4%

Dietary Fiber

4.7g

17%

Sugars

2.33g

Protein

6.85g

Vitamin D

-

Calcium

126mg

10%

Iron

1.27mg

7%

Potassium

406mg

9%

Vitamin A

95mcg

11%

Vitamin C

104.8mg

116%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.