Bold & Bright Kale Pesto Spread
This bold and bright kale pesto packs vibrant herb flavor with a nutritious twist — perfect for pasta, sandwiches, dipping vegetables, or spreading on crusty bread.
Equipment
- Large saucepan (optional for wilting kale)
- measuring spoons,
Ingrediënten
- ¼ cup 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 3 cloves garlic grated
- 8 large basil leaves
- 12 ounces 340 g kale, stems removed, torn, cleaned, dried
- ½ cup 40 g fresh curly parsley
Instructies
- Chop half of the kale in a food processor and set it aside, then repeat with the remaining kale.
- Return all chopped kale to the processor.
- Add basil, parsley, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- While blending, slowly stream in the olive oil until a thick, paste-like pesto forms.
- Adjust the texture by adding a small amount of additional olive oil if needed.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Great on pasta, sandwiches, roasted vegetables, or as a nutrient-rich dip. Toasted pine nuts add a richer flavor.
Wine Pairing:
Pair with a refreshing Pinot Grigio to balance the earthy kale flavors.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 85 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 7 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 1 g | Salt: 0.8 g
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