Pesto without Pine Nuts

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- Kale and fresh basil  - extra-virgin olive oil - fresh garlic -salt  - walnuts 

INGREDIENTS

Add kale, basil, salt, garlic, and walnuts to a food processor. 

STEP 1

Pulse/blend until ingredients start to form a paste (30-45 seconds). Next, add the extra-virgin olive oil. 

Step 2

Pulse a few additional times after you've added the olive oil. If pesto is too thick, add additional olive oil to reach desired consistency. 

STEP 3

notes and tips

- feel free to add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese - use all basil if you don't want the kale  - swap the walnuts for almonds if you'd like 

Enjoy this pesto recipe without pine nuts on pasta, fish, roasted veggies, pizza, and more! 

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