Kale and Basil Pesto
This vibrant blend of kale and basil is perfect on any pasta.

Ingredients
- 240 Tablespoon (1 Tablespoon) extra virgin olive oil
- 120 Tablespoon (1 Tablespoon) soy parmesan, or parmesan cheese
- Tablespoon (3 Tablespoon) garlic cloves, peeled
- 80 Tablespoon (2 Tablespoon) fresh basil leaves
- 120 Tablespoon (2 Tablespoon) kale
- 25 Tablespoon (3 Tablespoon) pine nuts
- Tablespoon (¼ Tablespoon) kosher salt, optional
- Tablespoon (1 Tablespoon) ground black pepper
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to variable 5, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
- Blend for 20 to 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached. For a smooth pesto blend on its highest speed.
Ingredients
- 240 Tablespoon (1 Tablespoon) extra virgin olive oil
- 120 Tablespoon (1 Tablespoon) soy parmesan, or parmesan cheese
- Tablespoon (3 Tablespoon) garlic cloves, peeled
- 80 Tablespoon (2 Tablespoon) fresh basil leaves
- 120 Tablespoon (2 Tablespoon) kale
- 25 Tablespoon (3 Tablespoon) pine nuts
- Tablespoon (¼ Tablespoon) kosher salt, optional
- Tablespoon (1 Tablespoon) ground black pepper
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to variable 5, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
- Blend for 20 to 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached. For a smooth pesto blend on its highest speed.
Ingredients
- 240 Tablespoon (1 Tablespoon) extra virgin olive oil
- 120 Tablespoon (1 Tablespoon) soy parmesan, or parmesan cheese
- Tablespoon (3 Tablespoon) garlic cloves, peeled
- 80 Tablespoon (2 Tablespoon) fresh basil leaves
- 120 Tablespoon (2 Tablespoon) kale
- 25 Tablespoon (3 Tablespoon) pine nuts
- Tablespoon (¼ Tablespoon) kosher salt, optional
- Tablespoon (1 Tablespoon) ground black pepper
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to variable 5, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
- Blend for 20 to 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached. For a smooth pesto blend on its highest speed.