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Kale Pesto (Vegan, Nut Free Options Included)

This quick and healthy vegan kale pesto is dairy free and can be made at home in under 5 minutes! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 119 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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

% 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.