Kale Stem Pesto

Kale Stem Pesto

206kcal per serving
4servings
Main Ingredients Vegetables
Preferences Speedy Meals Vegetarian

ingredients

  • 40g curly kale, raw
  • 50g pine nuts
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Juice half a lemon
  • 50ml olive oil
  • 1 tsp nutritional yeast (or a sprinkling of parmesan/hard cheese)

nutrition facts

Per average serving:
energy 847 kJ / 206 kcal
10 %
fat 21 g
30 %
saturates 2.3 g
12 %
Sugars 0.7 g
1 %
salt 0.01 g
0 %

of an adult’s Reference intake (8400kj / 2000kcal). Typical values per 100g: Energy 268kJ/64kcal

method

  1. Place a medium sized frying pan over the stove and toast the pine nuts until golden (stirring regularly to ensure they don't burn)
  2. Remove from the heat and allow to completely cool
  3. Place the kale, garlic, lemon juice, pine nuts and nutritional yeast (or cheese) into a food processor or blender.
  4. Gradually add the olive oil and pulse until the mixture forms a rough pesto
  5. Once ready transfer to a bowl.

This pesto is delicious stir into pasta or added to salads and dressings. This is an incredibly versatile recipe and you can swap out the kale for cavolo nero, spinach or rocket to use up whatever greens you have!

Important information

*Allergen information is compiled using data obtained from the manufacturer of products we have used. If you decide to use a different product there may be a different allergen declaration, so please check the labels of all the ingredients you purchase to make this recipe. This information is for guidance only.

Nutritional information has been compiled by Registered Nutritionists using an industry standard software system. Please bear in mind that the nutrition will change depending on the products that you use to make this recipe. This information is for guidance only.