Kale and Walnut Pesto
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Serves: 4 servings
You can add this pesto to your favorite pasta, sandwich or even just serve with slices of semolina bread as an appetizer! [br][br][url href=”undefined”][img src=”https://vonthunfarms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Pistacchio_di_Bronte_pesto-300×225.jpg” width=”300″ height=”225″ class=”alignleft size-medium” title=”Pistacchio_di_Bronte_(pesto)”][/url]
Ingredients
- 1 medium bunch kale, center ribs and stems removed
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp (or more) fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Blanch kale in a large pot of boiling salted water (approx. 1 minute). Drain and rinse with cold water to cool; wring dry in a clean kitchen towel.
- Transfer to a food processor and add garlic, Parmesan, and walnuts. Pulse until coarsely chopped. With motor running, add oil in a steady stream and process to a coarse purée.
- Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
