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Easy Kale Pesto Recipe

Easy Kale Pesto

Amy
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
Cuisine Italian cuisine
Servings 8

Equipment

  • food processor

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

Instructions
 

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