Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • 4 cups lightly packed kale leaves ((stems discarded))
  • 1 cup lightly packed basil leaves ((stems discarded))
  • 1/2-3/4 cup olive oil ((start with 1/2 cup))
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 cup roasted unsalted almonds ((or sunflower seeds))
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ((from about 1/2 lemon; optional))
  • salt ((to taste))

Instruction

  • Add the kale, basil, 1/2 cup olive oil, Parmesan, almonds, and lemon juice (if using) to a blender or food processor. .
  • Blend very well until very smooth, starting on low and slowly working up to high. Stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl or using the stick that came with the blender as needed. Add the additional 1/4 cup olive oil as you go to make it easier to blend as needed. (I usually use all of that additional 1/4 cup when making this in a blender.)
  • Season to taste with salt if needed.
  • Store for future use or mix some into pasta, spread onto pizza dough instead of red pizza sauce, or however you like.