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Kale Pesto With Walnuts

Walnut Kale Pesto made in just a few minutes for the most perfect meal prep condiment. Freeze half, and use it with pasta or in bowls all week long!
5 from 5 ratings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 cup or so

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chopped toasted walnuts
  • 3 cups torn kale leaves
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 garlic clove peeled
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Add all the ingredients to a food processor and combine on high for 1-2 minutes until a smooth paste forms.
  • Taste the pesto and add more salt to your preference or a bit of olive oil if the mixture is very dry. This is a very thick pesto.

Notes

Use on pasta, grilled chicken, tossed with gnocchi, or in scoops over lentil and quinoa bowls. YUM.
Use any kind of kale you like in this recipe!
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