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Kale Walnut Pesto

Makes 1.5 Cups

Recipe by KitchenAid

Ingredients

• ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 1 cup walnut halves, toasted
• 2 cups packed kale leaves (about 1 small bunch, ribs discarded) chopped
• 1 ⁄3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1 lemon, juiced and peel grated
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in small skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and sweat until tender, about 1 minute. Set aside to cool slightly.

To toast walnuts, spread in single layer in heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Combine garlic, toasted walnuts, kale, Parmesan, lemon peel and lemon juice in the blender jar. Secure lid and pulse 2-3 times on high, using the tamper to push down ingredients as needed, until mixture is finely chopped. Add remaining 1 ⁄2 cup oil, increase speed to medium (Speed 5 or 6) and blend until oil is incorporated, about 30 seconds. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Use immediately, or store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months (the pesto will darken over time)

Chef’s Tip: Toss it with your favorite hot pasta and use a little of the pasta cooking water to thin the sauce to the ideal consistency. Or toss it with zucchini “pasta” strands.