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Kale and Basil Pesto

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

  • Total Time15 Minutes 20 Seconds
  • Yield
  • DifficultySimple
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup 240 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup 120 g soy parmesan [or parmesan cheese]
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 cups 80 g fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cups 120 g kale
  • 3 Tablespoons 25 g pine nuts
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, optional
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 cup 240 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup 120 g soy parmesan [or parmesan cheese]
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 cups 80 g fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cups 120 g kale
  • 3 Tablespoons 25 g pine nuts
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, optional
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 cup 240 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup 120 g soy parmesan [or parmesan cheese]
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 cups 80 g fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cups 120 g kale
  • 3 Tablespoons 25 g pine nuts
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, optional
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Directions

    1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
    2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to variable 5, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
    3. Blend for 20 to 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached. For a smooth pesto blend on its highest speed.
    1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
    2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to variable 5, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
    3. Blend for 20 to 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached. For a smooth pesto blend on its highest speed.
    1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
    2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to variable 5, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
    3. Blend for 20 to 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached. For a smooth pesto blend on its highest speed.
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Nutrition

1 serving (44 g)
Calories 230
Total Fat 22g
Total Carbohydrate 4g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Protein 4g
Sodium 500g
Saturated Fat 2.5g

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