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Kale Pesto with Walnuts

Rose McAvoy
Serve nutritious kale to unsuspecting diners by turning it into a flavor packed kale pesto. An easy, year round, alternative to basil pesto that is ready in minutes.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Sauce
Cuisine Italian
Servings 1 .5 cups
Calories 61 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup 40 grams walnut halves
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • 3-6 garlic cloves
  • 8 oz ½ bunch kale, stems removed & leaves torn into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the walnuts, cheese, and garlic until they become a coarse mixture. Add the kale - pulse as needed to make room for all the kale. Pour over the lemon juice and add the salt and pepper.
  • Cover and begin blending. While the ingredients blend, pour the olive oil in a steady stream into the food processor through the food chute.
  • Continue blending until the ingredients become a coarse paste - about 1 minute.
  • Serve immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator or freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 79mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.2g
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