Kale Pesto
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
98 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Kale Pesto
Description
Kale Pesto combines toasted walnuts and grated Parmesan with roughly chopped garlic to form the base in a food processor. Adding lacinato kale leaves and sage, the mixture is pulsed and then blended with extra-virgin olive oil until emulsified and smooth. Finishing with lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper adjusts the brightness and seasoning. Compared to traditional basil pesto, the kale provides a deeper, earthy flavor and a heartier texture due to its sturdy leaves.
The resulting vibrant green sauce carries a rich nuttiness from the walnuts and cheese, aroma from sage, and a fresh tang from lemon juice. This pesto works well tossed with cooked pasta, dolloped on grilled meats, or spread on crusty bread. Its texture is creamy yet slightly coarse, preserving some leafy texture from the kale and chopped nuts.
While there are no notes, this pesto should be stored refrigerated and used within a few days for best freshness. The freshness of ingredients like lemon juice and quality olive oil impacts the final flavor. Adjust seasoning as necessary before serving.
Ingredients
- ½ cup walnuts toasted
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 garlic roughly chopped, cloves
- 2 cups lacinato kale leaves washed, stemmed, and packed, or dinosaur kale
- 10 sage leaves
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Add roughly chopped garlic, toasted pine nuts and finely grated parmesan cheese to the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth.
- Add the kale and sage, and pulse until chopped. While the processor is running, drizzle the olive oil through the shoot until the mixture is emulsified and smooth.
- Add the lemon juice, salt and pepper, and whiz again. Taste for seasoning and adjust to your liking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 128mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 28IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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