Kale and Basil Pesto
This vibrant blend of kale and basil is perfect on any pasta.
Ingredients
- 240 ml (1 cup) olive oil
- 120 g (1 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 small garlic cloves, peeled
- 80 g (2 cups) fresh basil leaves
- 60 g (2 cups) kale
- 3 Tablespoons pine nuts
- ΒΌ teaspoon salt, optional
- ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Switch machine to Start and slowly increase speed to Variable 10.
- Blend for 40 seconds.
Nutrition Information
| Serving Size | 30 ml (2 Tablespoons) |
| Amount Per Servings | |
| Calories | 180 |
| Total Fat | 19 |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 |
| Cholesterol | 5 |
| Sodium | 125 |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1 |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 |
| Sugars | 0 |
| Protein | 3 |
Kale and Basil Pesto is rated
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Rated 5 out of
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climbingwendle from
It was great, the whole family loved it
easy & quick. If basil is not plentiful this is a great alternative and I bet most would not even notice the kale (over just traditional basil). We used almonds when I found no pine nuts in the pantry-Again, did not taste a difference from traditional pesto. Delicious.We added tomatoes and rigatoni.
Date published: 2019-12-28
Rated 5 out of
5
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DebCarv from
AWESOME, LOVE IT!!!
This recipe is SO quick & easy (I used to use a mortar & pestle which took FOREVER).
Since we grow basil in the summertime we have a lot so I don't use the kale. I make extra batches, pour into ice cube trays, freeze & we enjoy it all year long! We also love the pesto on our homemade pizza.
Date published: 2020-08-26
Rated 5 out of
5
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melissasue21 from
Love it!
We had extra kale and basil in the garden and when searching for recipes I stumbled across this one. Although my garlic was a little strong (next time I will use 2 cloves) the whole family gobbled this up!! Great on pasta and for a crudite dip.
Date published: 2020-08-02
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