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Broccoli Pesto Chicken Recipe

This recipe is vegan.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Broccoli florets
  • 1 cup Basil leaves
  • ¼ cup Nutritional yeast
  • ½ cup Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Steam the broccoli florets until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. In a blender, combine the steamed broccoli, basil leaves, nutritional yeast, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  4. Spread the broccoli pesto over the chicken breasts and place them on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Broccoli, Pesto, Vegan
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