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This kale pesto is a great way to get your greens in without exactly eating them. Plus, it's packed with flavor!

You can but this pesto on chicken, fish, potatoes, pasta and where ever you need a little extra punch of flavor.

kale pesto Cooking Tips:

Lacinato (Tuscan) kale are more tender and have a better flavor than curly kale.

I highly recommend buying the whole leaves and not the pre-chopped bag. You can wash your vegetables and control how much stem is in your pesto.

Can you make ahead?

Fridge: Place in an airtight container in the fridge for 30 days max.

Recipe Video:

Substitution Options:

You can substitute walnuts or peanuts for almonds.

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Recipe:

📖 Recipe

Kale Pesto

Kenneth Temple

The kale pesto is a great way to get your greens in without exactly eating them.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Cool 4

Total Time 15

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings persons

Calories 308 kcal

Equipment

Food processor
Dry measuring spoon
Dry measuring cups
Chef knife
Cutting board
4 quart pot

Ingredients

½ bunch Tuscan Lacinato kale stemmed chopped medium
½ cup whole unsalted almonds
4 garlic cloves crushed
½ teaspoon chili flakes
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven, turn on the heat to high in a large pot filled with water bring water to a rolling boil then add kale and blanch for 1 minute. Place the greens in a large bowl of ice water for 1 minute. Drain the water and add the kale, almonds, garlic, olive oil, chili flakes, parmesan, white vinegar to the food processor and pulse 10 times or until a green paste forms, add a tablespoon or two of water if needed.

Notes

Tips for success: Lacinato kale are more tender and have a better flavor than curly kale. You can substitute walnuts or peanuts for almonds.

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 136mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 136IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 0.5mg

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