Kickin' Kale Pesto

Cinco de Mayo - Side Dish

This recipe is a wonderful way to enjoy fresh kale! This vibrant, spicy addition to pasta or just over fresh bread has a delicious kick!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Kickin' Kale Pesto

Ingredients

1 bunch lacinato (dinosaur) kale

stems removed

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

⅓ cup pine nuts

¼ cup habanero-infused extra-virgin olive oil

3 cloves garlic

minced

2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice

2 pinches freshly ground black pepper

1 pinch kosher salt

Southwestern Egg Rolls

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Blend kale Parmesan cheese pine nuts olive oil garlic lemon juice black pepper and kosher salt together in a food processor until mixture has a pesto consistency 30 to 60 seconds.

Nutritional Information

Kickin' Kale Pesto

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 114.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4g 8%

Carbohydrates: 5.2g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 9.3g 14%

Saturated Fat: 1.9g 9%

Cholesterol: 3.5mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 1409.1IU 28%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.3mg 10%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 60mg 100%

Folate: 16mcg 4%

Calcium: 140.1mg 14%

Iron: 1.9mg 10%

Magnesium: 52.3mg 19%

Potassium: 243.6mg 7%

Sodium: 133mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 83.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.