Kale Pesto

Ingredients

2 cups torn kale, stems removed

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 teaspoon sea salt (or more to taste)

1 clove garlic

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 cup raw almonds

1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley

1/3 cup parmesan, freshly grated

Directions

Prep:

1. Separate kale leaves from stems (see notes below for link to our quick how-to video).

2. Squeeze lemon juice.

1. Put everything in food processor and pules until combined. Depending on how you're planning to use it you may want to add a bit more olive oil (see notes)

Notes

Ways to use/eat:

1. Mixed with pasta or gnocchi (in this case combine with melted butter or add extra olive oil)

2. As a topping for homemade pizza (check out our 1 minute/ 2 ingredient pizza dough recipe)

3. As a salad dressing (add extra olive oil)