Recipes

Fresh Lemon Broccoli Pesto-Style Sauce

(Gluten-free)


Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked broccoli pieces

  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

  • 1 tbsp chopped walnuts

  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth

  • 1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt


Directions

Put all ingredients in blender and blend for about 20 to 30 seconds. If mixture is too thick, add a little more vegetable broth. Serve hot or cold.


Serves 4

Each serving contains about 39 calories, 3 g protein, 1 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 5 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, and 90 mg sodium.

To make this recipe gluten-free, use broth that is gluten-free. Read food labels carefully and contact the company if you have any questions.

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