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Kale Walnut Pesto on Marisa Moore Nutrition
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Kale Walnut Pesto

This kale pesto with walnuts and parmesan is easy to make and tasty addition to many different dishes!
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 119kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups baby kale
  • cup toasted walnuts
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ - ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • pinch kosher salt

Instructions

  • Pulse the kale, walnuts, garlic, and parmesan in a food processor until well chopped. With the food processor running on low, add the olive oil until well blended and smooth. 
  • Store leftover kale pesto in a sealed jar for up to a week. 

Notes

Try these ideas to enjoy pesto throughout the week:

  • Toss it on warm chickpeas or white beans for a quick warm bean salad.
  • Spread it onto crusty whole grain bread for a delicious toast!
  • Drizzle it over scrambled eggs or an omelet.
  • Add it to pasta with a few toasted walnuts or your favorite lean protein like chicken.
  • Toss it with zoodles for my No-Cook Pesto Zucchini Noodle Salad!

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal