SUPER Pesto

Ingredients

1 ½ C. (12oz) Fresh Basil leaves

½ C. Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese

8oz (½ 16ox bag) Frozen Broccoli Florets

1 ½ C. (12oz) Fresh Baby spinach- Packed

2 cloves garlic Smashed

2 cups thin sliced Zucchini

2TBSP. Lemon juice

¼ C. Pine Nuts

¼ tsp. Pepper

¼ tsp salt

¼ C. Olive oil

2 md. Ripe tomatoes chopped

10oz. Box of Brown Rice Pasta (Lundberg organic Rotini)

1.      In a Large Pot of boiling water, Cook the Broccoli till tender. Turn off heat and add Spinach and garlic. Drain when spinach is tender. Let stand to cool completely.

2.    Meanwhile Chop tomatoes and Use food processor slicing attachment to thin slice zucchini. Quickly stir fry the zucchini till tender.

3.    Cook pasta as labeled.

4.    Place cooled Broccoli Mixture, Basil, Lemon Juice, pine Nuts, salt and pepper into food processor; Pulse until smooth wiping sides as needed with rubber spatula. When smooth; while processor is running slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Add Parmesan and pulse until well combined.

Drain pasta, and place in bowl. Add Pesto, Zucchini and tomatoes and Toss well. Serve immediately and ENJOY!