This kale pesto is super easy to make and is great for salads, toast, or sandwiches. Try it with our Kale Pesto Pasta recipe! This recipe calls for a food processor (or blender), baking trays, and using the oven. While you can substitute the kale for spinach, the roasted kale brings out a rich flavor.

Ingredients

Kale Pesto

• 4 cups of kale, rinsed and dried
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and whole
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp raw almonds or pine nuts
• 5-7 fresh basil leaves
• 1 tsp salt & sprinkle of black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (or 176°C)
2. Remove kale from stems, rinse, dry, and shred with hands. Spread kale out onto a baking sheet
3. Peel garlic cloves and add to a baking sheet
4. Mix olive oil over the kale and garlic, incorporating well. Place the baking tray in the oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the kale is just about crispy
5. Remove tray from oven and add kale, garlic, almonds (or pine nuts), salt, pepper, and basil to a food processor or blender and blend until it is thoroughly mixed
6. Store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week

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