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Easy Kale Pesto Recipe
Amy

Easy Kale Pesto

This Easy Kale Pesto is a vibrant, nutrient-packed twist on the classic, ready in just 5 minutes. Its velvety texture and bold, fresh flavors make it a versatile star for pasta, sandwiches, or dips.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Italian cuisine
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup pepitas
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese or 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • Heaping ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 packed cups chopped curly kale
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Equipment

  • food processor

Method
 

  1. In a food processor, pulse the pepitas and garlic until the pepitas are ground up.
  2. Add the cheese or nutritional yeast, salt, and several grinds of pepper and pulse again.
  3. Add the kale and lemon juice. With the food processor running, drizzle in the olive oil, and process until combined.
  4. Season to taste.
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