Fresh 5 Minute Kale Pesto
Super easy kale pesto ready in 5 minutes! This creamy pesto can be used with pasta or as a spread or dip. This is great to make when you have lots of kale to use! This recipe will make about 2 cups of pesto.
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale cleaned and chopped, about 6-7 cups
- 1/4 cup nuts you can use pine nuts, pistachios, cashews or almonds
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- pinch pepper
Instructions
- Wash kale and then chop up into small pieces. Dry kale, either with a salad spinner, or pat dry with a towel.
- Place all your ingredients into a food processor. Pulse a few times until a creamy pesto forms. If your food processor is not moving, add 2 tablespoons of water to help the blades.
- Serve over pasta, as a dip/spread, or add to an airtight container to store in the refrigerator for a couple weeks.
Notes
This recipe makes 2 cups of pesto.