Orzo Salad

I made this for our superbowl party and it was a hit. It was nice to have something healthy and light in the midst of beer and chips.

Here is what you'll need:
1 package of Orzo
5 cups broccoli cut into small florets (2 large heads or 4 small ones)
2 garlic cloves (small)
2/3 cups pine nuts (or pepitas if you have them - whatever nuts you have will work)
1/3 parmesan cheese
Juice of 1 lemon (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 Olive Oil
1 small avocado

Bring a large pot of water to a boil
Add a big pinch of salt and Orzo and cook according to the directions on the package
Once done, drain, rinse with cold water and drain again

In the meantime, bring a large pot of water to a boil
drop the broccoli into the water and cook for about 1 minute (for the love of god, no longer than 1 minute) - you will see the broccoli turn a pretty green color
Quickly Drain the broccoli and run it under cold water to stop the cooking, drain again and set it aside.

To make the pesto:
combine 2 cups of the cooked broccoli, the garlic, most of the pine nuts, the parmesan, 2 tbs of the lemon juice in a food processor.
Slowly add the olive oil as you pulsing - continue until pesto is smooth.

Toss the orzo and remaining broccoli together. Add the pesto and toss. The pesto might be a little thick, so thin it with a little warm water if you want.
Scoop out some avocado on top and add the remaining nuts.