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Broccoli Pesto Dip

24 Marby Amy15

Prep Time: 5m
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Total Time: 6m
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Gluten free
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Vegetarian

Broccoli Pesto Dip is a healthy, fresh and tangy gluten free recipe that is perfect with cut veggies or chips. It is also perfect on top of grilled chicken or fish.

Broccoli Pesto Dip Recipe healthy clean and delicious | ahealthylifeforme.com

I recently went on a trip to New Orleans. I came home a bit tired and definitely feeling a bit heavier {oh my all that yummy food}. I definitely ate my fair share of delicious food while in NOLA and had a great time checking out the city with my girlfriend. 

Now that we’re back home and back to eating healthy, I have been making this simple broccoli pesto dip. With the savory garlic, fresh lemon juice, and toasted almonds, it is so good. I mean who knew Broccoli could taste this wonderful?

Broccoli Dip

This pesto dip for veggies is a tasty appetizer to serve at Easter brunch. It is a healthy alternative to the traditional dips and quite honestly it tastes better than any regular old dip. I love that you can feel good about eating it… it is broccoli after all.

It is great served on its own with veggies or baked pita chips. You can also put a dollop on your burritos, grilled chicken or even fish to get your veggies in. Just dip right in and enjoy the amazing flavor. 

How to Make Broccoli Pesto Dip

Making this broccoli pesto dip is very simple. You will need some fresh broccoli, garlic, lemon juice, almonds, and Parmesan cheese.

First, you will need to cook the broccoli in a pot of boiling water. Then you will add the chopped broccoli with garlic cloves, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and the other ingredients together in a food processor or blender until smooth.

How to Store Pesto Dip

This broccoli pesto dip will last in the fridge for 3-4 days. Just make sure to store it in an airtight container or jar. You can also freeze it for 2-3 months. I like to put it in a ziplock bag and then remove as much air as possible before sealing.

Enjoy your broccoli pesto dip recipe all spring and summer for a fresh and healthy way to eat your vegetables! Serve it as a side dish with pita chips or as an after school snack that’s full of good-for-you broccoli.

broccoli pesto dipBroccoli Pesto Dip Recipe healthy clean and delicious | ahealthylifeforme.com

 

Broccoli Pesto Dip
 
Author: Amy Stafford
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 6 mins
Serves: 10-12
Ingredients
  • 3 cups raw broccoli, cut into small florets and stems
  • 3 medium garlic cloves. peeled
  • 2/3 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese
Instructions
  1. Cook the broccoli by pouring 3/4 cup water into a large pot and bringing it to a simmer. Add a big pinch of salt and stir in the broccoli. Cover and cook for a minute, just long enough to take the raw edge off. Transfer the broccoli to a strainer and run under cold water until it stops cooking.
  2. Add broccoli, garlic, the almonds, Parmesan cheese, salt, and lemon juice in a food processor. Drizzle in the olive oil while machine is running, once blended and ricotta cheese and pulse until smooth.
 
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broccoli pesto dip with chips

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  1. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    March 25, 2015 at 7:28 am

    I would have never thought to make something pesto inspired with broccoli – that is SO genius! This is the perfect, healthy dip for Spring time! Pinned!

    Reply
  2. Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says

    March 25, 2015 at 8:46 am

    I totally would not have thought of that but it looks so creamy especially from the ricotta! So perfect!

    Reply
  3. Chicago Jogger says

    March 25, 2015 at 8:56 am

    This is such a smart idea! I love broccoli – can’t wait to try this recipe.

    Reply
  4. Nutmeg Nanny says

    March 25, 2015 at 10:24 am

    I love the look of this dip! It packed with crazy delicious flavor and totally something I would devour in no time!

    Reply
  5. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

    March 25, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    I really love simple ideas like this. With Easter coming, and the fear of overindulging, I think this would be a nice appetizer.

    Reply
    • Amy Stafford says

      March 25, 2015 at 7:28 pm

      Perfect for Easter Kacey. Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy says

    March 26, 2015 at 2:06 am

    This is so intriguing!! We love broccoli and pesto. What a cool combo, pinned!

    Reply
  7. Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says

    March 26, 2015 at 6:23 am

    I love the idea of broccoli and pesto! Glad you had fun in NOLA!!

    Reply
  8. Nancy [email protected] says

    March 26, 2015 at 6:52 pm

    This is such a delicious look dip! It would not last in my house!

    Reply
    • Amy Stafford says

      March 30, 2015 at 11:22 am

      Thanks Nancy!

      Reply
  9. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    March 27, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    Yuumm! I would like to put a dollop of this on everything. (Isn’t dollop such a great word?) This will be perfect for Easter!

    Reply
    • Amy Stafford says

      March 30, 2015 at 11:22 am

      It is great on almost everything Andi. Definitely great to serve at Easter.

      Reply
  10. Sachin says

    January 17, 2017 at 1:27 am

    Hey! This look delicious and I’m going to try it soon. Just wanted to ask – do I add basil leaves to the recipe or just brocolli is fine? It says pesto so I was a bit confused.

    Reply
    • Amy says

      January 18, 2017 at 2:31 pm

      Hi Sachin, no basil. Just follow the directions using broccoli.

      Reply
  11. Babs says

    December 16, 2018 at 5:41 pm

    I guess I will make this again … Trying to figure out what went wrong , as It did not taste good … I will try again as it looked great and there have been positive reviews !

    Reply

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