UW Farm Monthly Dirt: Kale and Peanuts Pesto Recipe
Tired of just salad or sautéing your kale? What about some bright, nutty kale and peanuts pesto? Made with just a few simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Super quick, super easy. All you need to do is to whizz everything together. It goes well with pasta, bread, pizza, sandwiches, and more!
Ingredients:
(about 3-4 servings)
- Kale 100g
- Lemon juice 1 ½ tbsp
- Peanut butter 3 tbsp
- Olive Oil 3 tbsp
- Garlic 2-3 cloves
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Basil (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Peanuts, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Add chopped kale (remove from stems), garlic, lemon juice, (and basil, if desired) into the food processor and grind them up.
- Add in peanut butter, oil, salt, pepper, (add parmesan cheese, if desired), continue processing until all the ingredients are well-combined and creamy.
Adjust the seasoning levels to your liking, and enjoy! Bon Appetit!