Orzo Pasta with Broccoli Pine Nut Pesto

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
5 cups broccoli florets
2 cloves peeled garlic
2/3 cups pine nuts toasted
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lemon
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup crème fraiche
1 avocado

Directions:
Bring large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt. Add orzo and cook til tender. Drain rinse with cold water and drain again.

Meanwhile cook the broccoli. Boil 3/4 cup of water, add big pinch of salt. Stir in the broccoli. Cover and cook for a few minutes until bright green but still slightly crunchy. Drain broccoli and run inder cold water, drain again.

Make the pesto. Combine 2 cups of the cooked broccoli, garlic, 3 quarters of the pine nuts, parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in food processor. Drizzle in olive oil and crème fraiche and pulse until smooth.

Toss orzo and remaining cooked broccoli with 2/3 of the pesto. Thin with warm water to desired consistency. Adjust seasoning by adding more salt, lemon juice, or pesto as desired. Fold in avocado pieces. Serve topped with remaining pine nuts.