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.
8oz½ bunch kale, stems removed & leaves torn into small pieces
1tablespoonlemon juice
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonblack pepper
½cupolive 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.