Easy Kale Pesto Recipe
This Easy Kale Pesto recipe is perfect for adding to pasta, sandwiches, pizza, and even salads. Made with a few wholesome ingredients in just 5-minutes, you really can't go wrong with this deliciously healthy pesto. Make it in advance, freeze it for later, and enjoy it on everything!
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 178kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped kale
- 3/4 cup olive oil divided
- salt/pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup pine nuts or crushed walnuts
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan or mozzarella
- 1/2 medium lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Toss the kale with 1/4 cup of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Set aside and marinate for 20 minutes.
- In a food processor, pulse blend the pine nuts, basil, and garlic.
- Add in the marinated kale, remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and parmesan.
- Lightly pulse to create pesto.
- Add more salt and pepper if desired (to taste) and enjoy!
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Notes
TIPS:
- Blend the pesto into a texture that's somewhere between finely minced and pureed. You may not want to overly puree your pesto!
- You can freeze Kale Pesto in an ice tray to make pesto ice cubes! Once frozen, place the cubes in an airtight container and thaw out one serving at a time when needed.
- Kale Pesto can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1806IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg