Sugar-Free Homemade Kale Pesto
Brighten up your dishes with this quick and flavorful **Sugar-Free Homemade Kale Pesto**! A wholesome twist on traditional pesto, this recipe combines the earthy richness of fresh kale leaves with the peppery zest of basil, nutty undertones of walnuts, and creamy grated Parmesan cheese. Infused with the bold kick of garlic and a splash of fresh lemon juice, this vibrant pesto is blended to smooth perfection with extra virgin olive oil for a luscious texture. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip, and offers a guilt-free flavor boost without added sugars. Bursting with nutrients and packed with bold flavors, this kale pesto is a must-try for healthy food lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh kale leaves
- 1 cup Basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 units Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by washing and drying the kale leaves thoroughly. Remove the tough stems and tear the leaves into smaller pieces.
In a food processor, combine the kale leaves, basil leaves, walnuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic cloves.
Pulse the ingredients a few times until they are roughly chopped.
Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the processor.
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil. Blend until the mixture is smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Transfer the pesto to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1665 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.7 g | 212% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.1 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 1979 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 930 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1675 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
