Heart of the Home Kale Pesto

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are less expensive and add a similar texture.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Wash kale and remove stems.

Blanch kale in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then transfer to ice water to cool.

Drain kale and squeeze out excess moisture.

Combine kale, basil, pine nuts, garlic, and parmesan cheese in a food processor.

Pulse until finely chopped, scraping down the sides as needed.

With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until smooth and creamy.

Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste, and pulse to combine.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

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