Kale Pesto
Making a small batch of kale pesto is a great way to use leftover kale. This flavorful pesto is great on sandwiches, in soups, dips, and more!
- 4 cups torn kale leaves ($1.06)
- 1/3 cup olive oil ($0.85)
- 1 fresh lemon ($0.37)
- 1 clove garlic ($0.08)
- 1/4 cup walnuts ($0.30)
- 1/3 cup Parmesan ($0.59)
- 1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)
- Freshly cracked pepper ($0.03)
- Make sure your kale leaves are washed well, any excess water is drained away, and any hard stems removed. Zest and juice the lemon.
- Add the kale, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, walnuts, Parmesan, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper to a food processor. Process until the mixture is a fine textured paste. Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, or lemon if desired. If you want a runnier pesto for drizzling, add extra oil, or up to 2 Tbsp water.
I did one bundle kale. Pretty lemony, might add it in gradually next time. More spring than fall, I think. I did pine nuts instead of walnuts, but I think walnuts might go better with kale.
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