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Kale Pesto
Homemade kale pesto is an easy, healthy, gluten free recipe, made with 7 simple ingredients, perfect for tossing on pasta, pizza or grilled chicken!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 12 ounces
Calories: 115 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 cups curly green kale chopped
- 6 cloves garlic crushed
- ¼ cup cashews
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Add the kale, garlic and cashews to a blender or food processor. Blend for 30 seconds.
- Add the salt, pepper, olive oil and water.
- Blend until all ingredients have been incorporated (30-60 seconds).
- Add the parmesan cheese and pulse for 5-10 seconds.
- Serve with pizza, pasta or your favorite dish.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
115kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
139mg
(6%)
Potassium
133mg
(4%)
Vitamin A
2245mg
(45%)
Vitamin C
27.3mg
(30%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12ounces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 2245mg | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 27.3mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.