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Easy Kale Pesto
This Easy Kale Pesto recipe is a perfect way to make a healthy and flavorful pesto using pantry and freezer ingredients.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 904 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
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
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!
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.