by Helenthenanny
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Expand1 crown of broccoli Ask a question about this ingredient
2 or 3 cloves of garlic, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup or so of fresh cilantro, washed and destemmed Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup pine nuts Ask a question about this ingredient
2 ounces Manchego, Aged 9-12 months Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus a little more for drizzling at the end Ask a question about this ingredient
salt and pepper (to taste) Ask a question about this ingredient
3 heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced Ask a question about this ingredient
Steam the broccoli crown until it is just about tender. Cut the florets from the stalk and put the florets into your hand blender or food processor. Add the minced garlic, cliantro, pine nuts. Crumble in one ounce of the Manchego. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil and pulse until it is pesto. Salt and pepper to taste.
Ask a question about this stepLayer the broccoli pesto, tomato slices, and garnish with the red onion rings. Drizzle some olive oil on top. I used a microplane to grate the remainder of the Manchego over the broccoli pesto and tomatoes to finish.
Ask a question about this stepEat.
Ask a question about this stepOh! I forgot to mention that I stole the cilantro from arielleclementine's garden!!
Very interesting pesto. I love the way you made up the dish. Thanks for posting it.
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Babette's Feast, I keep trying to be your fan, but it won't let me! Boo! Is it on purpose or bewitched? I've tried a few times over the last few weeks. Anyway, I wanted you to know : )
Thank you Suzanne!! I hope you like it!
Thank you TasteFood!
Very different approach to a broccoli dish - I love it. I'll bet tastes just great! I have all the ingredients and think I'll try it this weekend. Thanks for posting.
How did I miss this? this looks amazing! Can't wait to try it...