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Kale Walnut Pesto

Making pesto with kale is a great alternative to the traditional basil pesto.
Course condiment
Keyword kale pesto, pesto with kale, pesto recipe, Italian recipes
Servings 2 cups
Author Nadia Fazio

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch kale, stemmed and chopped (about 8 large leaves)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • pinch each salt and pepper

Instructions

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch kale for 1 minute and drain.  Place in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process; drain and pat dry.
  • In a food processor, pulse together kale, walnuts, Parmesan cheese and garlic until coarsely ground. Pulse in oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper until smooth. Store using same method as in basil pesto.