Kale Pesto
This super easy Kale Pesto takes a slight twist on traditional basil pesto and comes together in just 5 minutes! This sauce is vibrant, nutty, lightly peppery, and packed with nutrient-dense kale.
Servings: 1.5 cups
Equipment
- 1 Food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 2 c kale, coarsely chopped and packed
- 1 c fresh basil, packed
- ½ c fresh Parmesan or vegan Parmesan, shredded
- 2 Tbsp pine nuts
- 2 small garlic cloves
- ½ lemon, juiced
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
- ⅓ c extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Combine the kale, basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a food processor. Pulse for 30 seconds, or until ingredients are just broken down. Turn on the food processor and slowly drizzle olive oil in while it runs. Blend until the pesto reaches the desired consistency. Season with additional salt and pepper, as needed. Enjoy!