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Kale Pesto Recipe
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Kale Pesto Recipe

This vibrant kale pesto recipe comes together quickly and is delicious on pasta, roasted veggies, sandwiches, and more.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Kale Basil Pesto, Kale Pesto, Kale Pesto Recipe, Kale Walnut Pesto, Pesto, Vegan Kale Pesto
Yield: 4
Calories: 285kcal
Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot
  • 1 Set of tongs
  • 1 Blender

Materials

  • 1 Small bunch kale
  • 2 or 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 juice lemon
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place a large pot of generously salted water over high heat. Bring to a boil and add kale leaves. Cook for 1 minute.
    Kale Pesto Recipe
  • Using tongs, remove kale leaves from boiling water and place in blender. Save roughly 1 cup of cooking liquid.
    Kale Pesto Recipe
  • Next, add garlic, lemon juice, walnuts, parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt and pepper to the blender and process until smooth. (Use reserved cooking liquid if needed to smooth it out).
    Kale Pesto Recipe
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
    Kale Pesto Recipe

Notes

This Kale Pesto Recipe works great as a Kale Pesto Pasta, or as a condiment on this Scrambled Egg Sandwich!

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3358IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 1mg