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Fresh Lemon Broccoli Pesto-Style Sauce

Our Fresh Lemon Broccoli Pesto-Style Sauce makes 4 servings and it happens to be gluten-free! 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.

Notes: 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.

Ingredients

1 cup cooked broccoli pieces

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1 tablespoon chopped walnuts

1/4 cup vegetable broth

1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt

Directions

If using the broccoli stems, peel them and cut them into chunks. Rinse, cover dish with plastic wrap, and microwave for 3 minutes. Put all ingredients in a blender and blend for about 20 seconds. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more vegetable broth. Serve hot or cold.

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