This pesto recipe is the easiest way to sneak a bunch of kale into your meal without even noticing it! It’s packed with flavor, antioxidants and even some plant-based protein!
This pesto is a fabulous replacement for marinara whether it’s on your pizza or stirred in a bowl of zoodles!! It’s also a delicious condiment for veggie burgers, wraps, and sandwiches! Actually, you know what? It’s delicious on EVERYTHING! The best part is, it takes under 5 minutes to prepare this nutrient dense pesto!!
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Kale Pesto (V/GF)
This kale pesto is a game changer! It's everything you love about classic pesto, but packed with so much more nutrients and antioxidants!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped kale (stems removed) moderately packed
- 1/2 cup fresh basil tightly packed
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- juice from one lemon
- 3/4 tsp salt
Instructions
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Place all of the ingredients into a food processor and process until it’s well blended. You may have to stop the processor once or twice to scrap down the sides.
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Enjoy!!
Recipe Notes
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
If you like this recipe, then you’ll love my Pesto Biscuits, Pistachio Arugula Pesto and my Sun-dried Tomato Pesto!
