I try to eat healthy every single day. It doesn't always happen and sometimes I find myself in a rut. I tend to get comfortable with a certain type of food or way of cooking and stick with it. On one occasion I had a bunch of kale and was so not interested in sauteing it. So instead I turned it in to pesto. Voila! It was super yummy, didn't taste at all like kale and could be used as a sauce or condiment.
1 large bunch of kale blanched
20 basil leaves
1 large clove of garlic chopped
2 Tsp of pine nuts
1/4 cup parmigano regiano cheese
1/2 tsp of salt
1/8 tsp of pepper
Olive oil
Add first 8 ingredients to a food processor. Turn food processor on and add olive oil slowly through top. Add just enough olive oil so that the ingredients come together. Process for 1 minute. Remove top. Scrape down sides. Process for approximately two more minutes or until pesto is smooth.
I used this pesto as a sauce for dinner one night. The next day I added it to mayo and used it as a dressing for a sandwich.
Wow! What a great idea and it sounds yummy too! Mary D
ReplyDeleteYou rock Sam!!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely have to try this one! Sounds great!
ReplyDeleteI will be trying this very soon! Mom and I grew kale for the first time this year, and it's going wild!! The more I cut it, the faster it grows back! I make kale chips which I crush in salads, grilled or sauteed vegies, soups, etc. I have also tried a kale bean soup which is very good. Thanks, Sam for new direction to go with all my kale. Aunt Kris
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