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kale pesto

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Anthony Nicometi Jr
@AnthonyNicometi
Cheektowaga, NY

Now, I know I wasn't the first to do this...But whoever did deserves a freaking James Beard award! Over a pile of whole wheat or corn pasta with some fresh broccoli and some green onions, makes for the BEST diet dinner! Very satisfying. I hope you try this!

(2 ratings)
yield 2 - 3
prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Blend

Ingredients For kale pesto

  • 1 bunch
    kale
  • 1/4 c
    unsalted cashews (or your favorite nut, pinenut is traditional)
  • 1/3 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 1
    clove of garlic
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • squeeze of lemon juice

How To Make kale pesto

  • 1
    Bring a pot of water to a boil. And Blanch your bundle of Kale for 20-45 seconds. Shock in a bowl of ice water and set aside to drain slightly.
  • 2
    In your blender add the cashews and pulse until coarse.
  • 3
    Mince your one clove of garlic and add to the blender. Add the blanched Kale and blend until broken down. Then add the parmesan and mix again until combined.
  • 4
    With the blender on, slowly drizzle olive oil in the feed until a sauce consistency is formed. Add the squeeze of lemon, and pulse once more to disperse evenly
  • 5
    Toss with your pasta, and you're done!
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