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Kale Pesto
Makes: 3 cups
Kale makes great pesto it is a genuine super-food it is rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre,
combined with toasted sunflower seeds and Parmesan cheese is simply delicious.
•
2 cups fresh kale,
stems removed, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh basil
• 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds
•
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
or Pecorino cheese
•
1 lemon, juiced and zested
•
½ teaspoon salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons water
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil,
plus more if needed
METHOD
1. Add the kale and basil in small handful portions into the glass blending jug.
2. Turn the control dial to PULSE and release 2 or 3 times until the leaves are chopped into
small pieces. Keep adding a handful of kale and basil until they are roughly chopped.
3. Add the remaining ingredients to the jug in the order listed.
4. Blend until smooth, or to your desired consistency.
NOTE: If pesto is too thick, add water or olive oil and blend again.
Serve with hot freshly cooked spaghetti and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this is also great
spread onto chicken before cooking and is even good with boiled new potatoes.