Kale Pesto Recipe
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
178 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Kale Pesto Recipe
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Let's sneak in some extra veggies with this tasty kale pesto recipe! It's easy to make and ready in minutes.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup walnuts, toasted
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups torn kale leaves (removed from stem)
- 1 cup fresh spinach or basil (use what you have handy!)
- ½ tsp salt plus extra to taste
- 1 lemon, juiced (approx. 2 TBSP lemon juice)
- 1/3-1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- First toast your walnuts! Heat your oven or toaster oven to 350°F and spread walnuts, spaced on a baking sheet. Roast for 5 to 10 minutes, shaking/tossing the pan occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add walnuts and garlic to your food processor. Pulse until both are minced.
- Next add kale, spinach (or basil), salt, juice of one lemon, and optional parmesan cheese. Blend well, adding the olive oil through the top of the processor towards the very end and gently blending to incorporate.
- Since everyone's perfect pesto varies, feel free to adjust seasoning to taste as well as the liquid to veggie ratio, an extra drizzle or two of olive oil can thin the sauce as desired. I usually snag a piece of crusty bread and dunk as I taste test, it's glorious!
Notes
- Try to choose an olive oil you love the taste of, a quality oil is key here!
- See post for some tasty serving suggestions for kale pesto.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
178kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
296mg
(12%)
Potassium
183mg
(5%)
Vitamin A
2745IU
(55%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2745IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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12 reviews
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