Homemade Kale Pesto

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Kale Pesto is a fun twist on the classic basil pesto recipe. Made with nutritious bright green kale, spicy basil, sweet pine nuts, and salty Romano cheese, this easy make-ahead homemade sauce has a fresh flavor and is ready in just 10 minutes.

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Recipe Snapshot

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Ingredients

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To a running food processor, finely chop garlic.

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Add the kale and basil to the food processor. Pulse. Then process continuously until the greens are finely chopped.

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To the blended greens add in pinenuts, Romano cheese, and salt.

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Pulse to combine and scrape down the sides as needed.

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With the motor running, drizzle in the oil. Scrape sides and process again until smooth.

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Enjoy!

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