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Kale Walnut Pesto

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dinner, For Kids, For Toddlers, Healthy, Lunch, Main Dishes, Recipes, Spring, Summer
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups packed fresh kale
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • Juice of half of a small lemon (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, combine all the ingredients until there are no more big chunks of anything and it becomes a sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste and pulse again. *You can easily double this recipe for a bigger crowd or for more to freeze.
  • Toss with pasta or spread onto pizza. If tossing with pasta, I like to add in some butter when tossing in the pesto; it just adds more flavor and a nice glossy finish. You only want the pesto to coat the pasta, otherwise the flavor will be too strong.
  • You can store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge (although it may turn brown) or for up to 3 months in the freezer. Enjoy!:)