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Kale Pesto
This Kale Pesto recipe with toasted walnuts and balsamic vinegar makes the perfect sauce for pasta, sandwiches, and pizza.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
5
minutes
mins
Course:
Condiment
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
kale, pesto, recipe
Servings:
8
Servings
Calories:
131
kcal
Author:
Lisa Johnson
Equipment
Food Processor
Ingredients
1
bunch
chopped kale leaves
about 12 ounces (stems/spine removed)
2
large cloves
garlic
smashed
⅓
cup
toasted walnuts
½
cup
grated Parmesan cheese
2
Tablespoons
balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper
to taste
¼
cup
olive oil
Instructions
Place all ingredients into the bowl of a food processor.
Pulse to combine.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
If your Kale Pesto appears to be too thick or chunky, simply add a couple of Tablespoons of water to thin it out.
Nutrition
Calories:
131
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
3
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Fat:
12
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Cholesterol:
6
mg
|
Sodium:
103
mg
|
Potassium:
114
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
1677
IU
|
Vitamin C:
20
mg
|
Calcium:
100
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg