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Broccoli Pasta Sauce [Immersion Blender]

This flavorful sauce adds a bright green color (and plenty of health benefits) to any rice, grain, or pasta dish.

  • Total Time2 Hours 46 Minutes
  • Yield
    7 servings
  • DifficultySimple

Dietary Interests

Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Keto Friendly
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Submitted by

Vitamix

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon 15 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup 160 g yellow onion, peeled, cut into large chunks
  • ½ cup 70 g raw pine nuts
  • 2 cups 480 ml vegetable stock
  • 3 cups 215 g broccoli, broken into florets
  • ½ lemon, peeled
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon 15 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup 160 g yellow onion, peeled, cut into large chunks
  • ½ cup 70 g raw pine nuts
  • 2 cups 480 ml vegetable stock
  • 3 cups 215 g broccoli, broken into florets
  • ½ lemon, peeled
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

    1. Place a medium-large saucepot on the stove over medium heat. Add the olive oil and allow to heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until onions are translucent.
    2. Add pine nuts and sauté for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until pine nuts are lightly toasted. Add broccoli and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add vegetable stock, lemon, and pepper flake. Bring to a simmer and allow to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
    3. Place the Immersion Blender into the middle of the saucepot. Submerge the blender below the surface of the liquid, but above the bottom of the pot.
    4. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Move the Immersion Blender around, including up and down, to blend the ingredients for approximately 1 minute or until desired consistency is achieved.
    1. Place a medium-large saucepot on the stove over medium heat. Add the olive oil and allow to heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until onions are translucent.
    2. Add pine nuts and sauté for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until pine nuts are lightly toasted. Add broccoli and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add vegetable stock, lemon, and pepper flake. Bring to a simmer and allow to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
    3. Place the Immersion Blender into the middle of the saucepot. Submerge the blender below the surface of the liquid, but above the bottom of the pot.
    4. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Move the Immersion Blender around, including up and down, to blend the ingredients for approximately 90 seconds or until desired consistency is achieved.
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Nutrition

1 serving (139 g)
Calories 110
Total Fat 9g
Total Carbohydrate 6g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 2g
Protein 3g
Sodium 240g
Saturated Fat 1g

Chef's Note

  • For an additional pop of flavor, try blending in 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese to this sauce after simmering.
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