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Kale and Walnut Vegan Pesto

My favorite thing to make, and it's way too easy! This kale and walnut vegan pesto goes with everything!

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Pesto is one of my favourite condiments to make. I can turn it into a sandwich, turn it into sauce for pasta, potato salad or simply a dip for crudite. There are a million different variations on pesto but for today’s recipe I’m making KALE AND WALNUT.

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Kale and Walnut Vegan Pesto

This Kale and Walnut Vegan Pesto is a staple in my kitchen for so many recipes!
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Servings: 1 jar
Author: Teri-Ann Carty
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 cups packed curly kale
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 1 cup parsley
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 small cloves garlic
  • ½ tsp salt
  • cracked pepper
  • pinch of chili flakes
  • ½ cup +2 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions

  • Place all ingredients but olive oil in the food processor and pulse. Scrape down the sides and turn on the processor. Slowly drizzle olive oil in, scraping down sides as needed. Once pesto is complete transfer to a container and drizzle the last 2 tbsp of olive oil on top.

Notes

Pesto saves really well in the freezer. I have never tried freezing in ice cube trays but I do love little mini mason jars.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Kale and Walnut Vegan Pesto
Amount per Serving
Calories
1474
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
149
g
229
%
Saturated Fat
 
19
g
119
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
40
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
84
g
Sodium
 
1255
mg
55
%
Potassium
 
1360
mg
39
%
Carbohydrates
 
33
g
11
%
Fiber
 
16
g
67
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
 
14562
IU
291
%
Vitamin C
 
222
mg
269
%
Calcium
 
405
mg
41
%
Iron
 
9
mg
50
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.

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