Kale & Walnut Pesto

September 21, 2013

This Kale & Walnut Pesto recipe is a great twist on the classic. My dear friend Jeanne made this recipe for me, and I was blown away! Enjoy this recipe tossed with your favorite cooked pasta or serve with crackers.

INGREDIENTS:

½ cup walnuts
1 bunch kale, leaves torn. Discard thick stems.
1 cup grated Romano cheese
1 small clove garlic (additional to liking)
Salt and black pepper to taste
½ cup olive oil

DIRECTIONS 1. Heat oven to 350° F. Spread walnuts on a baking sheet and toast for 6-8 minutes. Cool. 2. Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add kale and cook until bright green. Drain and cool. 3. In...
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Nutritions

Calories
550

Sodium
682mg
28% DV

Fat
44g
67% DV

Protein
22g
44% DV

Carbs
4g
1% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV