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Kale Pesto

Published: Apr 1, 2016
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kale-pesto
Erika LaPresto
Yields:
6 - 8
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
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If you're a kale-aholic, this dark-green pesto will become an instant fave. This recipe makes enough sauce for a pound of pasta! But it'd be delicious over our Chicken Margherita too. 

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Ingredients

  • 1

    bunch kale, leaves stripped and blanched

  • 1 cup

    fresh basil leaves

  • 1/2 cup

    extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/4 cup

    freshly grated Parmesan

  • 1/4 cup

    walnuts

  • 1

    clove garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp.

    kosher salt

Directions

    1. Step 1In the bowl of a food processor, combine kale, basil, and oil and pulse until combined. Add Parmesan, walnuts, garlic, and salt and blend until combined.
    2. Step 2Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.
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