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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 98 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.