Author Notes
Summertime means basil, market vegetables, and a whole lotta fresh flavor. —BubbleChild
Ingredients
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1/2 cup
broccoli florets, plus 1/2 stem of broccoli, skin removed
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1 tablespoon
flax seed meal
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2 tablespoons
water
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1/4 teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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Soak 1 tbs. flax seed meal with 2 tbs. water in a small bowl. Set aside.
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Cook broccoli in boiling water for about 4-5 minutes, or until a fork is easily inserted. Remove from heat, strain, and set aside.
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In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute’ onion for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges have just started to brown. Remove from heat.
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In food processor, blend cooked broccoli, 1/2 tsp. minced garlic, flax seed goo, and cooked onions. When creamy texture forms, add fresh basil, salt, and pepper, and blend until as creamy as possible.
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Strain through a fine metal sieve for a creamy coulis, or simply use as-is for a more textured topping.
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