Kale and Basil Pesto
This vibrant blend of kale and basil is perfect on any pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup (120 g) soy parmesan [or parmesan cheese]
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 cups (80 g) fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups (120 g) kale
- 3 Tablespoons (25 g) pine nuts
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, optional
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to variable 5, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
- Blend for 20 to 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached. For a smooth pesto blend on its highest speed.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup (120 g) soy parmesan [or parmesan cheese]
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 cups (80 g) fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups (120 g) kale
- 3 Tablespoons (25 g) pine nuts
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, optional
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to variable 5, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
- Blend for 20 to 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached. For a smooth pesto blend on its highest speed.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup (120 g) soy parmesan [or parmesan cheese]
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 cups (80 g) fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups (120 g) kale
- 3 Tablespoons (25 g) pine nuts
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, optional
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to variable 5, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
- Blend for 20 to 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached. For a smooth pesto blend on its highest speed.