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Beetroot & Broccoli Pesto


Fills 300g jar



This recipe is taken from the broccoli pesto recipe. Using up the florets and the stalk of a broccoli, I then added some raw beetroot to the processor. Beetroot brings a lovely earthy flavour, but also an incredible vibrant colour. Beetroot is a great source of fibre and is full of nutrients such as vitamin C.




Ingredients


1/2 broccoli, roughly chopped

1-2 raw beetroot, roughly chopped

1 garlic clove, roughly chopped

50ml olive oil

1/2 lemon, zest and juice

40g nuts, lightly toasted (I used pine nuts & almonds)


step 1

Put all of the ingredients into a food processor besides the nuts. Blitz until evenly mixed and finely chopped.


step2

Add the nuts and pulse just to roughly chop them. If it’s a little dry, add a little extra oil and season to taste.





Notes

- Start with one beetroot, taste and decide whether ration with the other ingredients is correct before adding another half or whole beet.


- Don’t waste time peeling the beetroot, just give them a good scrub.


- If you have purchased the beetroot with their stalks still, add them too. They are completely edible and add an extra bit of green to your pesto.


- If you prefer less chunky nuts, add at the same time to the rest of the ingredients and blend until you reach your desired consistency.


- Add more garlic, nuts and lemon juice if you prefer a stronger flavour.


Allegens: nuts

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