Broccoli Basil Flax Cream Coulis

• 1/2 cup broccoli florets, plus 1/2 stem of broccoli, skin removed
• 1 tablespoon flax seed meal
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. Soak 1 tbs. flax seed meal with 2 tbs. water in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. Cook broccoli in boiling water for about 4-5 minutes, or until a fork is easily inserted. Remove from heat, strain, and set aside.
3. In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute' onion for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges have just started to brown. Remove from heat.
4. In food processor, blend cooked broccoli, 1/2 tsp. minced garlic, flax seed goo, and cooked onions. When creamy texture forms, add fresh basil, salt, and pepper, and blend until as creamy as possible.
5. Strain through a fine metal sieve for a creamy coulis, or simply use as-is for a more textured topping.

broccoli florets, flax seed, water, freshly ground black pepper

Taken from food52.com/recipes/18380-broccoli-basil-flax-cream-coulis (may not work)