Take this heart

Rice Noodles with Broccoli Almond Pesto
     
1 head of broccoli
6 TBSP toasted almonds
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 minced garlic clove
2 TBSP lemon juice
coarse salt and pepper
Rice noodles

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil.  Steam one head of broccoli florets along with chopped stems until bright green; about two minutes.  Remove with a slotted spoon and roughly chop the florets.  Puree the remaining stems along with the almonds, basil leaves, garlic, and lemon juice.   Add the olive oil.  Season with salt and pepper.  Return the water to a boil and cook the rice noodles.  Drain the noodles, saving one cup of the noodle water.  Add the broccoli and the pesto to the noodles, adding a bit of the water until creamy.  Season with salt and pepper.  This is delicious, aromatic and and a simple way to eat your vegetables!

Take these hands
Teach them what to carry
Take these hands
Don't make a fist
Take this mouth
So quick to criticize
Take this mouth
Give it a kiss


Take this city
A city should be shining on a hill
Take this city
If it be your will
What no man can own, no man can take
Take this heart
Take this heart
Take this heart
And make it break
         - Yahweh, by U2

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