
Kale Pesto
Kale Pesto is a twist on a traditional basil pesto. Kale pesto can be used just like any pesto, as an enhancement for pasta and breads; however, kale pesto is much more hearty compared to its counterpart.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 413 kcal
- 2 oz Pine Nuts toasted
- 2 cups Fresh Kale chopped
- 1/ 4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Vedam’s Seasoning Blend
- 2 oz Fresh Grated Parmesan and more for topping
- Juice and Peel of 1 Lemon
- 1/2 tbsp Garlic minced
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
Toast pine nuts in a small shallow frying pan on low heat for a few minutes, shaking fryer periodically. Be sure not to burn the pine nuts.
Wash kale, and remove center vein. Chop kale into smaller pieces, to help your food processor. Add chopped kale into food processor, add salt, pepper, Vedam’s Seasoning Blend, 1 oz of toasted pine nuts, parmesan cheese, the juice and peel of lemon, garlic and half of the olive oil. Close top on food processor and begin to blend, and drizzle remaining olive oil into food processor. Continue to blend until you have a delicious green creamy mixture. Place into another glass bowl, seal with plastic wrap, and set aside to be used later.
Calories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 9gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 2556mgPotassium: 273mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3474IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 214mgIron: 2mg
Keyword gluten free sauce