Recipe Name Kale Pesto Submitted by jmevis
Recipe Description Light and easy pasta recipe with healthy kale!
Quantity 0 Quantity Unit
Prep Time (minutes) 15 Cook Time (minutes) 8 Ready In (minutes) 23
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
1
cup, choppedKale -stalks removed and discarded, leaves thinly sl
1
tablespoongarlic minced
1/8
cupolive oil, extra virgin
16
ouncesPasta Noodles (Angel Hair)
2
ouncesCheese, parmesan, shredded
1
tablespoonfreshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4
cuppine nuts toasted
Steps
Sequence Step
1Blanch 1 bunch (stems removed) kale in waterfor 30 seconds; drain. Add minced garlic and kale in food processor and purée; with motor running, gradually add about 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and about 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, and 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Use pesto to dress cooked pasta of your choice or as a sauce for vegetables or fish.