Sometimes simplicity is best. So I’m keeping it short and sweet today.
Take this kale-almond pesto for example. It’s very simple to make – 6 basic ingredients and a quick whirl through your food processor. Boom. Over. It’s done.
Easy-peasy. Simple.
What’s not simple is the flavor or how to use it. I’ve been eating this pesto with just about everything – in my scrambled eggs with some feta cheese, as a sauce on a margherita pizza, smothered on crackers with Parmesan cheese!!!
Ok so maybe it is simple to use, but there’s nothing wrong with that – especially when life gets hectic and you only have enough energy to make scrambled eggs for dinner (#truelife).
Now I know you were probably expecting something a little more St. Patrick’s Day related today, especially because my last name is O’Brien… but I couldn’t help this green color! And corned beef will be happening in my house tonight – just not in the usual form. I’ll be making this!
What is your favorite way to use pesto?
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Kale-Almond Pesto
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: about 1 cup 1x
Ingredients
- 2 cups torn kale leaves, stems removed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup almonds, raw
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except almonds in a food processor. Process until smooth.
- Add in almonds and pulse until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Eat it on top of all of your favorite foods – eggs, pizza, pasta!
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So simple, but so delicious! I am always on the look out for dairy free pesto variations because I loooove pesto but my body does not like dairy haha
Thanks Brie! P.S. I’m loving the energy ball roundup you did this week. I have my go-to recipe, but I’m always looking new ones to try!
Kale-almond pesto is da bomb, I need to try your recipe soon!
Thanks Mike – you’ll have to let me know what you think! I bet it would be great on top of your Spicy Basil Lemon Chicken!!
Pesto is the BEST! Love your version with kale and almonds! 🙂
Ah, nothing pleases me more than pesto! Thanks for the recipe!
Right?! I’ve literally been eating it on everything… if you try it, let me know what you think!
YUM! This recipe looks amazing! What a healthy treat! …and oh my gosh! I love that idea to eat it with eggs! What a great combo. Also, I LOVE your blog! It’s so great and I can’t wait to read more!
xoxo Cailee!
Thanks so much Cailee!!
Que rica la kale con almendras