Kale Pesto

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4 1/4 cup each

  • Calories

    36838 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

Kale Pesto

Making a small batch of kale pesto is a great way to use leftover kale. This flavorful pesto is great on sandwiches, in soups, dips, and more!

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Ingredients

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  • 4 cups torn kale leaves $1.06
  • 1/3 cup olive oil $0.85
  • 1 Fresh Lemon $0.37
  • 1 clove garlic $0.08
  • 1/4 cup walnuts $0.30
  • 1/3 cup parmesan $0.59
  • 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
  • freshly cracked pepper $0.03
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Instructions

  1. Make sure your kale leaves are washed well, any excess water is drained away, and any hard stems removed. Zest and juice the lemon.
  2. Add the kale, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, walnuts, Parmesan, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper to a food processor. Process until the mixture is a fine textured paste. Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, or lemon if desired. If you want a runnier pesto for drizzling, add extra oil, or up to 2 Tbsp water.

Notes

  • Optional: Try using roasted garlic instead of fresh for a slightly more mellow flavor!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 368.38kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 4.65g (2%) Protein 2.75g (6%) Fat 25.68g (40%) Sodium 516.68mg (22%) Fiber 1.78g (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 41/4 cup each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 36838 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 368.38kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 4.65g 2%
Protein 2.75g 6%
Fat 25.68g 40%
Sodium 516.68mg 22%
Fiber 1.78g 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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