Description
Kale pesto is a vibrant and flavorful sauce that elevates any dish with its rich, herbaceous profile. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh kale, nutty Parmesan, and the zing of lemon juice to create a delightful topping or dip. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip, this versatile sauce will have you wondering how you ever lived without it!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh kale leaves, stems removed
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (or walnuts), toasted
- 1–2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse kale leaves thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.
- In a skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts until golden brown and fragrant.
- In a food processor, combine kale, toasted pine nuts, garlic cloves, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- With the processor running, gradually drizzle in olive oil until smooth.
- Squeeze in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg