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Easy Kale Pesto

This Easy Kale Pesto recipe is a perfect way to make a healthy and flavorful pesto using pantry and freezer ingredients.
Course Sauce
Cuisine Italian American
Keyword budget friendly pesto, easy kale pesto, kale pesto
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 904kcal
Author Madeline

Ingredients

  • 3 cups frozen chopped kale
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 tbsp dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Heat frozen kale in a non-stick pan over medium heat until just defrosted - about 5 minutes
  • Add defrosted chopped kale, parmesan cheese, almonds, dried basil and salt to a food processor
  • Process until ingredients are fully combined and an even mixture remains
  • Turn the food processor on to low speed and slowly stream in olive oil through the spout on the food processor
  • Continue processing until a smooth, even mixture remains
  • Store pesto in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week!

Nutrition

Serving: 2g | Calories: 904kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 94g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 64g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 1039mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3378IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 378mg | Iron: 3mg