Easy Kale Pesto
Total Time
5 mins
Prep Time
5 mins
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(37)
Ingredients
8 servings
- ½ cup pepitas
- 1 small garlic clove
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- Heaping ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 packed cups chopped curly kale
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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Preparation
Step 1
In a food processor, pulse the pepitas and garlic until the pepitas are ground up. Add the cheese or nutritional yeast, salt, and several grinds of pepper and pulse again.
Step 2
Add the kale and lemon juice. With the food processor running, drizzle in the olive oil, and process until combined. Season to taste.
Step 3
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Chef's notes
Tip:
If the kale pesto is too bitter, add ¼ teaspoon maple syrup or honey.
Makes 1 cup.
