Kale Pesto
Plate it up! Project
County Extension Agents for Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Kentucky, Dietetics and Human Nutrition Students
Ingredients
6-7 cups of chopped fresh kale
1/2 cup shelled
roasted and salted pecans or pistachios
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
chopped
1 whole avocado
peeled and seed removed
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Wash kale in lukewarm water. Remove any roots, rough ribs and the center stalk if it is large or fibrous. Chop into small pieces. Combine kale, nuts, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic and avocado in food processor. Pulse ingredients until minced and smooth paste forms. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with fresh veggies, whole wheat crackers or bread.
Nutrition Facts
150 calories13 g fat
2.5 g saturated fat
5 mg cholesterol
320 mg sodium
7 g carbohydrate
3 g fiber
1 g sugars
5 g protein