Broccoli and Macadamia Pesto Recipe

by Lisa Guy October 16, 2017

Broccoli and Macadamia Pesto Recipe

By: Lisa Guy

Broccoli is a great source of dietary fibre and vitamin C, required to support bowel health and immune and adrenal function. Bring this delicious pesto to your next picnic!

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Servings

1 cup

Prep time

Cook time

Recipe

Ingredients

140g broccoli florets, stems removed
⅓ cup raw macadamia nuts
1 cup fresh basil leaves
Juice 1 lemon
Pinch sea salt
⅓ cup olive oil
1 clove garlic
Handful parmesan cheese, optional

Method

Steam broccoli for 6 mins or until tender.
Place broccoli and other ingredients in food processor and blend until well combined.
If you prefer thinner consistency, add more olive oil.

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#Tags: eatwell, gluten-free, vegetarian

Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy is a respected Sydney-based naturopath, author and passionate foodie with 16 years of clinical experience. She runs a naturopathic clinic in Rose Bay called Art of Healing and is the founder of Bodhi Organic Tea.

Lisa is a great believer that good wholesome food is one of the greatest pleasures in life and the foundation of good health. Lisa encourages her clients to get back to eating what nature intended: good, clean, wholesome food that’s nutrient-rich and free from high levels of sugars, harmful fats, artificial additives and pesticides. Her aim is to change the way people eat, cook and think about food.

Lisa is an avid health writer, being a regular contributor to The Sunday Telegraph's Body and Soul, and leading magazines including WellBeing. Lisa is an author of five books to date, including My Goodness: all you need to know about children’s health and nutrition , Pregnancy Essentials, Heal Yourself, Listen to your Body and Healthy Skin Diet .