One of my favorite things about cooking is the ability to get creative. Taking the familiar ingredients and combining them into something new is both exciting and inspiring. I have made arugula pesto numerous times. I’ve combined it with pasta and broccoli just as many, but it hasn’t occurred to me to create the pesto out both until a few nights ago. This pesto is fabulous in pasta especially when it’s in a bowl topped with parmesan cheese served with a glass of wine while you unwind from a long day and watch you favorite TV show. Dinner on the couch. Just fabulous.
But pasta is not the only friend this pesto loves. Grilled cheese with Broccoli Arugula Pesto and avocado slices is another delicious recipe you must try. I used San Francisco sourdough we have shipped to us once a month, a few slices of havarti dill cheese, avocado and generous amount of pesto and served it with a bowl of soup. What’s better than a bowl of soup and a grilled cheese on a cold night.
Of course there are no limits to what this pesto can become. Possibilities are endless. Enjoy.
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- ½ small broccoli head, stalks included (peeled first)
- 2 generous handfuls of arugula
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- squeeze of lemon juice for freshness and to maintain bright green color
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Taste for salt adding more if necessary.
This pesto sounds delicious! So smart to use broccoli and arugula. Gives it a great, green color. And that grilled cheese looks amazing!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely recently posted..Bacon Wrapped Dates
Love the creativity for this pesto! I would love to try this recipe. I LOVE how you vamped it up into healthy! 🙂
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Looks absolutely delicious! The sandwich is making my mouth water!
Manali @ CookWithManali recently posted..Kadai Mushroom
I’ve seen pesto made with broccoli a few times recently and just love the idea – but I can imagine that the added arugula really adds a wonderful peppery element. Love that you used it to make a grilled cheese, too!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane recently posted..‘Pancake Day’ sugar & lemon crêpes
This pesto sounds amazing! What an awesome idea to add in broccoli and arugula. Have to try it!
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I love how colorful and bright this pesto looks! I’ve never thought to add it to a grilled cheese before, such a great idea! Definitely giving that a try.
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Kathy, this is amazing, what a fun way to use broccoli. Reckon I could trick myself into eating more greens preparing it this way. 🙂 Its lunch time now, headed down to my work kitchen to beg the chefs to make me this. Have a great day!
Cheers, Anna
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Pesto is one of my favorite spreads! I really love this creative one, Kathy! Such a great idea to add in some broccoli and arugula. And it sounds delicious on grilled cheese…yum!
Gayle @ Pumpkin ‘N Spice recently posted..Chewy Twix Cookies
I really want to try making pesto with all sorts of greens, broccoli included 🙂 Thanks for the reminder!
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I have yet to have broccoli in a pesto but I love the idea of it! Looking forward to trying this. Pinned!
Mariah @ Mariah’s Pleasing Plates recently posted..Mexican Meatball Soup {Albondigas}
The broccoli and arugula are such a great idea! Sounds amazing especially on the grilled cheese too!
Okay, I NEED to try this pesto asap! I’m always looking for new and different ways to make pesto, and I’m obsessing over the broccoli and arugula you packed in here! So gorgeous. 🙂
It looks so bright and colorful, and of course delicious Kathy! Can’t wait to try it!
Oh my gosh, that grilled cheese sounds AMAZING!! I love unique pestos! So fun!
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I’ve never made a pesto with broccoli before and am curious to know what the addition tastes like. It does look great though and the vibrant colour is really incredible!
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I love the sound of the broccoli and arugula together, and that pesto would make an amazing grilled cheese sandwich! Pinned. 🙂
I simply love arugula and broccoli, but not pesto so much. You just might have made me a believer in pesto girl. Because this definitely looks delish
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This looks insanely delicious, Kathy! That sandwich is making me drool. I’m going vegan for a week right now as a part of a challenge I’m doing but man, I’d give anything to have that grilled cheese for lunch! haha 🙂
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