Easy Kale Pesto

Name: Easy Kale Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 3 cups frozen chopped kale; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 1 tbsp dried basil leaves; 1/2 tsp salt; 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
2 cups
Calories
904 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion

Easy Kale Pesto

Matthew Willis

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This Easy Kale Pesto recipe is a perfect way to make a healthy and flavorful pesto using pantry and freezer ingredients.

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Ingredients

Servings

3 cups frozen chopped kale
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 tbsp dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions

Heat frozen kale in a non-stick pan over medium heat until just defrosted - about 5 minutes
Add defrosted chopped kale, parmesan cheese, almonds, dried basil and salt to a food processor
Process until ingredients are fully combined and an even mixture remains
Turn the food processor on to low speed and slowly stream in olive oil through the spout on the food processor
Continue processing until a smooth, even mixture remains
Store pesto in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2g Calories 904kcal (45%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 94g (145%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Monounsaturated Fat 64g Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 1039mg (43%) Potassium 293mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 3378IU (68%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 378mg (38%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 904 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	2g
Calories	904kcal	45%
Carbohydrates	8g	3%
Protein	11g	22%
Fat	94g	145%
Saturated Fat	16g	80%
Polyunsaturated Fat	10g	59%
Monounsaturated Fat	64g	320%
Cholesterol	22mg	7%
Sodium	1039mg	43%
Potassium	293mg	6%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	3378IU	68%
Vitamin C	29mg	32%
Calcium	378mg	38%
Iron	3mg	17%