Directions:

 

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Salt generously, add the orzo, and cook according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain well again.

 

In the meantime, cook the broccoli. Bring 3/4 cup water to a boil in a large pot. Add a pinch of salt and stir in the broccoli. Cover and cook for 1 minute.

 

Then, quickly drain the broccoli in a strainer and run under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain well and set aside.

 

To make the pesto, combine 2 cups of the cooked broccoli, the garlic, most of the pine nuts, the Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice in a food processor. Drizzle in the olive oil and sour cream and pulse until smooth.

 

Just before serving, toss the orzo and remaining cooked broccoli florets with about two-thirds of the broccoli pesto and the lemon zest.

 

Then, with a bit of warm water if you like, then taste and adjust if needed. You might want to add a bit more salt, or an added drizzle of lemon juice, or more pesto.

 

Gently fold in the avocado. Turn out into a bowl or onto a platter and top with the remaining pine nuts.

 

Enjoy!