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

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