KALE ALMOND PESTO

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Mid July and pestomania is in the air. I've been working on a variety of pestos night and day for the last week. Today's version is Kale Almond Pesto. http://www.elanaspantry.com/kale-almond-pesto/

Provided by Elanas Pantry

Time 5m

Yield 1 batch, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 bunch kale, steamed to bright green -if you are looking for an exact measurement, I used 6 ounces
1/3 cup toasted almond
3 cloves roasted garlic
1/2 teaspoon celtic sea salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch red pepper flakes

Steps:

1. Place kale in food processor and pulse until chopped.
2. Add almonds and garlic, pulse again to incorporate.
3. Pulse in salt, lemon juice, oil and pepper flakes.
4. Continue pulsing until pesto reaches desired consistency (I like mine fairly smooth).
5. Serve over Sesame Crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.4, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 626.4, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 8.5

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