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Kale and Basil Pesto

This vibrant blend of kale and basil is perfect on any pasta.
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Dietary Interests: Gluten-Free , Keto Friendly , Mediterranean , Vegetarian

Allergens: Nuts , Soy

Yield:

14 servings (600 ml)

Total Time:

15 Minutes 20 Seconds

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

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Yield:

14 servings (600 ml)

Total Time:

15 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Save To:

Recipe Book

Yield:

14 servings (600 ml)

Total Time:

15 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Save To:

Recipe Book

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup (120 g) soy parmesan [or parmesan cheese]
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 cups (80 g) fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cups (120 g) kale
  • 3 Tablespoons (25 g) pine nuts
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, optional
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to variable 5, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
  3. Blend for 20 to 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached. For a smooth pesto blend on its highest speed.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup (120 g) soy parmesan, or parmesan cheese
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 cups (80 g) fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cups (120 g) kale
  • 3 Tablespoons (25 g) pine nuts
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, optional
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to variable 5, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
  3. Blend for 20 to 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached. For a smooth pesto blend on its highest speed.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup (120 g) soy parmesan, or parmesan cheese
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 cups (80 g) fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cups (120 g) kale
  • 3 Tablespoons (25 g) pine nuts
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, optional
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to variable 5, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
  3. Blend for 20 to 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached. For a smooth pesto blend on its highest speed.