This kale pesto works great as a dip, spread or pasta sauce and is sure to get your kids loving kale!
The easiest way to ensure my kids are meeting their recommended daily vegetable intake is to always have chopped up veggies in the fridge for them to snack on at any time of the day. When we arrive home late, after the various after-school sports, my boys are starving and will demolish a plate of veggies in minutes.
Other times of the day they aren't as keen and need a little encouragement. This is when I like to add a dip which instantly makes the veggies more appealing. Dips like this Kale Pesto are perfect, as an added bonus the kids are actually dipping their veggies into veggies!
I love to make sure I add variety to my kids' lunches/snacks to keep them interested. Simply presenting food in different ways helps with this. This week I added a small layer of the kale pesto to the bottom of a small glass jar. I then filled it with chopped capsicum, carrot and celery
Of course, this Kale Pesto isn't just for dipping. It makes a delicious spread or pasta sauce. I love to serve this with spaghetti and some crispy kale on top. If you haven't tried kale chips yet then you should. They are such a hit with my boys and I find it great to add to lunch boxes, to have as a snack or crumble on meals like this to add variety and texture.
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Kale Pesto
Ingredients
- 55g 1 ½ cups chopped kale (stems removed)
- 15g ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- 125ml ½ cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- juice of 1 lemon
- 35g ¼ cup raw cashew nuts
- 25g ¼ cup walnut pieces
Instructions
- Add the kale, basil, olive oil and garlic and lemon to a food processor and pulse until smooth
- Add the nuts and pulse until you achieve desired texture.
Bekki
Hi
Just made a big batch.
Can i leave this in a jar in the fridge ? Or should I freeze it to last longer?
Amy
Hi Bekki, you can store in the refrigerator for up to a week or you can freeze. I'd freeze in an ice-cube tray so you can defrost in small amounts. Store cubes in a freezable bag for 2-3 months.
Caleb
How long does this usually last? Thanks.
Amy
Hi Caleb, sorry for the delay. For approx 3 days 🙂
Pizza Chefs
Ooh, totally love pesto. This recipe will be great for my pastas!
Amy
Thank you! It is so good in pasta!
Jenna
I’m not sure my kids will go for this but I’m going to make it for myself. I have all the ingredients!