Kale Pesto (Vegan, Nut Free Options Included)
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
119 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Kale Pesto (Vegan, Nut Free Options Included)
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This quick and healthy vegan kale pesto is dairy free and can be made at home in under 5 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups kale shredded (roughly one bunch, but you don't need to be precise here!)
- ¼ cup walnuts
- 1 avocado
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 - 2 cloves
- ¼ cup water to help blend (if using blender vs. food processor)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- lemon juice one wedge
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Add the kale, nuts and spoon the avocado and garlic into the food processor and start pulsing. If you're using a blender, add all the ingredients and some water to blend.
- Slowly add olive oil through the spout of the food processor. If you don't have a food processor with a spout, just add it in small increments into the bowl and then pulse.
- Squeeze a bit of lemon once it's blended to the right consistency - you can make it as smooth or chunky as you like it
Notes
- People like different consistencies for their pesto - I typically like mine to have a bit of bite to it (this takes about 1.5 minutes to blend in my Vitamix). If you want it smoother, you can blend a bit more on a higher setting (or add a bit more olive oil)
- I've suggested adding water to help with the blending - this is to help soften the kale leaves as you're blending. Feel free to leave out if your blender can accomplish this without water!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
119kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
205mg
(9%)
Potassium
294mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2280IU
(46%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 205mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2280IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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12 reviews
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