Amp up the pasta with this nutritious pesto from Kale – a low calorie, high fiber, vitamin dense (A, C, K) greens also rich in iron and calcium!!
Ingredients
5 cups coarsely chopped kale leaves
1/2 cup walnuts
4 cloves of garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Method
Soak walnuts in water for about an hour. I’ve mentioned the benefits of soaking seeds, nuts or beans in The how and why of Sprouting . Chop garlic finely. Heat oil and add the garlic and kale leaves. Cook for 3-4 min on medium high heat. Lower the heat and add the walnuts. Add salt and pepper flakes and then cover and cook for about 5 min. If kale sticks to the pan, sprinkle some water. Let this cool and then blend it in a food processor.
This stays fresh for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or a week in the freezer.
You can enjoy this pesto in pasta or maybe even on toast or salads.
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