I know that I’ve only just posted my Sun dried Tomato & Cashew Pesto recipe. However, given the speed at which that disappeared, and due to my impending pesto separation anxiety (or sepanx to all you cool kids), I was obliged to whip up another one ASAP. This time I’ve used the mother of all greens (kale of course) and macadamias. It’s the first time I’ve used kale in pesto, and to my surprise it turned out to be quite peppery, which complimented the rich creaminess of the macadamia perfectly.
I used this pesto this morning as a spread on a fresh baguette, topped with some juicy roasted tomatoes! It would also be great with pasta, or as a dip with some crudités.
Kale Macadamia Pesto
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Serves: approx 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups kale
- ½ cup of basil
- 1 clove of garlic
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup macadamias
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast (optional)
- sea salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except for the olive oil in a food processor.
- Pulse until the ingredients are well combined.
- Run the food processor and slowly pour in the olive oil.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
I love to make pestos of any possible ingredients, but somehow I’ve never thought of kale. Such a great idea, thank you 🙂
You’re most welcome! 🙂
Hi Mari!
I love your blog! 🙂 and I also like how you make delicious yet healthy recipes. Anyway, I would also like to ask you something; how did you make your header Mari Jasmine? what font did you use? Thank you very much! 🙂
I’m glad you like the blog! The font is called Oliver.
Dear Mari Jasmine,
I love pesto so much, with Kale I’m curious about that vegetable. It is found in Europe right? Where did you buy that vegetable name Kale? I will make pasta for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. 🙂 Thank you.
Claire Mallari O
Hey Claire, you can buy it at the marktets or at rustans. Merry xmas
Thank you Mari Jasmine,
Thank you and Merry Christmas 🙂
Hi MariJasmine,
Do you use raw macadamia nuts or would roasted & salted macadamia nuts work too? Thank you!
Hi Ann! These are raw 🙂