Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 4 cups packed basil, kale, or beet greens (tough stems removed)
- 3/4 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 lemons, juiced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 garlic cloves
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until creamy.
- Add more salt to taste.
- Mix into your favorite pasta, spread on a sandwich, or get creative!
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Notes
-Any variety of basil, kale, or beet greens will work.
-It’s okay to use the thinner stems of the basil in addition to the leaves.
-Other greens make great pesto, such as carrot tops, dandelion greens, and arugula, so don’t stop here!
Nutrition
Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1024IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition values are approximate and may vary.
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