Broccoli and Balsamic

Ingredients:

• 2 large broccoli stalks
• 1 tablespoon Bella Cucina Basil Pesto
• 1 Garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 
• Lemon
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
• Salt (pinch)
• Pepper (to taste)

Directions:

BALSAMIC REDUCTION

• Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar and oil to a medium heat sauce pan and reduce it until it thickens (2-3 minutes).
• It should be similar to the consistency of honey

 BROCCOLI STALKS

• Trim your stalks into thin rectangles.
• Blanch them for 60 seconds in boiling water, salted, then strain and put them into an ice bath to stop the cooking. When they’re completely cooled, dry each piece with a paper towel.
• Arrange your broccoli stalks on the plate, then spoon pesto over the top, and dot your plate with a bit more pesto. Garnish the broccoli stalks with a bit of basil, and finish by drizzling you’re balsamic reduction
• Enjoy!