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Kale Stem Pesto

Kale Stem Pesto

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Recipe - The Fresh Grocer - Corporate
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Kale Stem Pesto
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings8
Cook Time22 Minutes
Calories130
Ingredients
1 Bunch Kale, stems and leaves separated, leaves chopped
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
1/3 cup Pine Nuts, toasted
2 Tbs Chopped Fresh Basil
1 Lemon, Zested and Juiced
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan
Whole-Grain Pasta, Crackers, or Bread (optional)
Directions

1. Place kale stems in a small saucepan and add enough water to cover. Place over high heat; bring to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until stems are fork-tender. Drain, and let cool slightly.

 

2. Place stems and chopped kale leaves in a food processor. Add garlic, pine nuts, basil, lemon juice, zest, oil and Parmesan. Blend until smooth. Serve over hot, cooked whole-grain pasta, or as a topping for crackers or bread.

 

Nutritional Information
  • 12 g Fat
  • 2 g Saturated Fat
  • 5 mg Cholesterol
  • 65 mg Sodium
  • 5 g Carbohydrate
  • 1 g Fiber
  • 3 g Protein
15 minutes
Prep Time
22 minutes
Cook Time
8
Servings
130
Calories

Directions

1. Place kale stems in a small saucepan and add enough water to cover. Place over high heat; bring to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until stems are fork-tender. Drain, and let cool slightly.

 

2. Place stems and chopped kale leaves in a food processor. Add garlic, pine nuts, basil, lemon juice, zest, oil and Parmesan. Blend until smooth. Serve over hot, cooked whole-grain pasta, or as a topping for crackers or bread.