Kale Stem Pesto Recipe
A delicious and resourceful way to use up kale stems.
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Kale stems chopped
- ½ cup Olive oil
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- ¼ cup Pine nuts toasted
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
- to taste Salt and pepper
1. Add kale stems, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese to a food processor.
2. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.
3. With the processor running, slowly add olive oil and lemon juice.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Blend until smooth.
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg