kale pesto
Now, I know I wasn't the first to do this...But whoever did deserves a freaking James Beard award! Over a pile of whole wheat or corn pasta with some fresh broccoli and some green onions, makes for the BEST diet dinner! Very satisfying. I hope you try this!
prep time
10 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Blend
yield
2 - 3
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale
- 1/4 cup unsalted cashews (or your favorite nut, pinenut is traditional)
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 - clove of garlic
- - extra virgin olive oil
- - squeeze of lemon juice
How To Make kale pesto
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Step 1Bring a pot of water to a boil. And Blanch your bundle of Kale for 20-45 seconds. Shock in a bowl of ice water and set aside to drain slightly.
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Step 2In your blender add the cashews and pulse until coarse.
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Step 3Mince your one clove of garlic and add to the blender. Add the blanched Kale and blend until broken down. Then add the parmesan and mix again until combined.
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Step 4With the blender on, slowly drizzle olive oil in the feed until a sauce consistency is formed. Add the squeeze of lemon, and pulse once more to disperse evenly
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Step 5Toss with your pasta, and you're done!
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Culture:
Italian
Category:
Other Sauces
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Vegan
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Low Sodium
Diet:
Low Carb
Keyword:
#sauce
Keyword:
#kale
Keyword:
#pesto
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Blend
Collection:
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