Kale and Walnut Pesto
Added June 11, 2007 | Recipe #234194
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A great alternative pesto.
Directions:
1
Toast walnuts over high heat until fragrant. Set aside.
2
Bring 2 cups water to boil. Add kale and 1T salt. Cook about 15 minutes, or until tender.
3
Drain kale. Add to food processor with garlic and walnuts.
4
While processing, slowly add olive oil until smoothly pureed.
5
Add Parmesan.
6
Serve with pasta, rice, bean, on toast or over potatoes.
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excellent-go Kale!!! Just as wonderful as basil pesto but without the worry of turning a muddy color- it is a lovely green!
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Nutritional Facts for Kale and Walnut Pesto
Serving Size: 1 (70 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- % Daily Value
- Calories 247.3
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- Calories from Fat 214
- 86%
- Total Fat 23.8 g
- 36%
- Saturated Fat 4.2 g
- 21%
- Cholesterol 7.3 mg
- 2%
- Sodium 144.3 mg
- 6%
- Total Carbohydrate 5.1 g
- 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.1 g
- 4%
- Sugars 0.2 g
- 0%
- Protein 5.2 g
- 10%
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