Kale Pesto
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Serves: 1 jar
 
This kale pesto is packed with flavor, loaded with nutritional benefits and can be used in a number of healthy recipes.
Ingredients
  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 clove garlic, finely sliced
  • 14 oz (300g) kale, cleaned well, stems removed and finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger
  • 1 squeeze of 1 slice of lemon
  • ¼ teaspoon finely chopped red hot pepper
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. In a medium skillet, add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and sautè the garlic over low heat until it just barely begins to turn color; 1-2 minutes. Don’t let it brown completely.
  2. Add the kale, ginger, lemon juice, red hot pepper, salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Stir until combined then cover for 1-2 minutes until the kale has wilted.
  3. Put the mixture into a blender or use a hand held mixer, add 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and blend until smooth. Adjust the quantity of olive oil to the consistency you want, more oil will be a runny pesto, less oil will be more dense like the photo above.
Recipe by Italicana Kitchen at https://italicanakitchen.com/kale-pesto/