Kale Pesto

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5.0

15 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    16

  • Calories

    98 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Kale Pesto

This easy kale pesto is made with toasted walnuts and sage, for some warm fall flavors. It's full of flavor and a great way to wake up any dish. Try drizzling it over roasted squash, tossing with pasta, adding to sandwiches, eggs, soups, and more!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ½ cup toasted walnuts
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves , roughly chopped
  • 2 cups lacinato or dinosaur kale leaves , washed, stemmed, and packed
  • 10 sage leaves
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Add roughly chopped garlic, toasted pine nuts and finely grated parmesan cheese to the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the lemon juice, salt and pepper, and whiz again. Taste for seasoning and adjust to your liking.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 98kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g 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%)

Nutrition 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.

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