Best Kale Pesto With Walnut And Parmesan Recipes

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KICKIN' KALE PESTO



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This recipe is a wonderful way to enjoy fresh kale! This vibrant, spicy addition to pasta or just over fresh bread has a delicious kick!

Provided by The Gruntled Gourmand

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch lacinato (dinosaur) kale, stems removed
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup pine nuts
¼ cup habanero-infused extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
2 pinches freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Blend kale, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, black pepper, and kosher salt together in a food processor until mixture has a pesto consistency, 30 to 60 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 133 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

KALE AND WALNUT PESTO



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Make and share this Kale and Walnut Pesto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Haversac

Categories     Greens

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 garlic cloves
1/2 lb kale, without stems
salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Toast walnuts over high heat until fragrant. Set aside.
  • Bring 2 cups water to boil. Add kale and 1T salt. Cook about 15 minutes, or until tender.
  • Drain kale. Add to food processor with garlic and walnuts.
  • While processing, slowly add olive oil until smoothly pureed.
  • Add Parmesan.
  • Serve with pasta, rice, bean, on toast or over potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 144.3, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 5.3

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