Receta Kale Pesto (Phytopia)
Raciónes: 12
Ingredientes
- 3/4 lb kale remove ribs and stems
- 4 x garlic cloves peeled
- 3/4 c. basil leaves or possibly combination of basil and cilantro
- 1 x lemon and/or possibly lime juiced
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, light
- 1 tsp salt or possibly garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper or possibly less to taste extra virgin extra virgin olive oil optional
Direcciones
- 1. Wash and stem the kale. Leaving water on leaves from washing, coarsely chop kale. Place in a large microwavable bowl and cover. Microcook on high
- (100%) for 4 to 5 min. Stir, rotate. Cook another 4 to 5 min. Let standing 3 to 5 min. Remove cover to cold.
- 2. Drop garlic into the bowl of a food processor with the motor running.
- When finely chopped, add in the basil, cilantro if using, and cooked kale.
- Process till uniform. (Pat added a little of the kale "juice.")
- 3. Add in juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Pulse to combine.
- Serve as you would any pesto: toss with pasta; add in to soups and stews.
- Makes about 3/4 c.. [Per Tbsp. Calories 35; Fat 2G (55%cff); A]
- NOTES : When I saw this idea, I was very enthused. Kale might be nutritious, but often it is tough and chewy. We serve it raw as a decoration; cooked only when I can use the large bunch. Here's a recipe which really works for me. I freeze it into cubes and add in it to soups, stews, and salad dressings! I added the cilantro
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 7g | |
Recipe makes 12 servings | |
Calories 22 | |
Calories from Fat 20 | 91% |
Total Fat 2.27g | 3% |
Saturated Fat 0.31g | 1% |
Trans Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 194mg | 8% |
Potassium 11mg | 0% |
Total Carbs 0.61g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
Sugars 0.08g | 0% |
Protein 0.12g | 0% |