Skinny Kale Basil Pesto
Skinny Kale Basil Pesto requires about 45 minutes from start to finish. For $1.06 per serving, you get a condiment that serves 3. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 81 calories, 4g of protein, and 5g of fat per serving. A few people made this recipe, and 10 would say it hit the spot. It is brought to you by Foodista. A mixture of parmesan cheese, olive oil, walnuts, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. With a spoonacular score of 97%, this dish is great. Kale Basil Mint Parsley Pesto, Kale Basil Mint Parsley Pesto, and Kale, Spinach and Basil Pesto Baked Pasta are very similar to this recipe.
- Serves: 3
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: condiment, dip, sauce, spread
- Health Rating: 81.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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kale leaves | 42.0 | grams | None |
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basil leaves | 36.0 | grams | None |
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juice of lemon | 0.5 | None | |
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garlic cloves | 3.0 | None | |
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miso paste | 1.0 | Tb | None |
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parmesan cheese | 2.0 | Tbs | None |
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walnuts | 0.5 | Tbs | None |
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water | 1.0 | Tb | None |
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olive oil | 0.5 | Tbs | None |
kale leaves
Qty: 42.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
basil leaves
Qty: 36.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
juice of lemon
Qty: 0.5
Metric:
Price: None
garlic cloves
Qty: 3.0
Metric:
Price: None
miso paste
Qty: 1.0
Metric: Tb
Price: None
parmesan cheese
Qty: 2.0
Metric: Tbs
Price: None
walnuts
Qty: 0.5
Metric: Tbs
Price: None
water
Qty: 1.0
Metric: Tb
Price: None
olive oil
Qty: 0.5
Metric: Tbs
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Remove the kale and basil leaves from the stem and rinse.
Ingredients:
- fresh basil
- kale
Step 2: Roughly chop the kale leaves so that they fit inside a food processor.
Ingredients:
- kale
Equipment:
- food processor
Step 3: Place the kale and basil leaves into a food processor and chop until the leaves turn into small pieces.
Ingredients:
- fresh basil
- kale
Equipment:
- food processor
Step 4: Add the rest of the ingredients into the food processor and mix until everything is well blended.
Equipment:
- food processor
Step 5: Pour out all the ingredients into a dish and enjoy with your favorite dishes!
Dietary Information
- Gluten-Free
- Very Healthy
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 70.01 kcal | 3.5% |
| Fat | 5.01 g | 7.7% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.03 g | 6.46% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.36 g | 1.45% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 3.09 g | 1.13% |
| Sugar | 0.7 g | 0.78% |
| Cholesterol | 2.9 mg | 0.97% |
| Sodium | 278.49 mg | 12.11% |
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 2.96 g | 5.92% |
| Vitamin K | 107.62 µg | 102.49% |
| Vitamin A | 2066.27 IU | 41.33% |
| Vitamin C | 18.13 mg | 21.97% |
| Manganese | 0.39 mg | 19.46% |
| Calcium | 97.03 mg | 9.7% |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 5.79% |
| Phosphorus | 55.32 mg | 5.53% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09 mg | 5.23% |
| Folate | 20.84 µg | 5.21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5.08% |
| Fiber | 1.26 g | 5.05% |
| Magnesium | 19.92 mg | 4.98% |
| Iron | 0.88 mg | 4.87% |
| Vitamin E | 0.56 mg | 3.76% |
| Potassium | 126.71 mg | 3.62% |
| Zinc | 0.53 mg | 3.54% |
| Selenium | 2.24 µg | 3.2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04 mg | 2.62% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.37 mg | 1.86% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.1 mg | 1.02% |
