Kale Pesto Pasta

5 from 3 votes

Author: Sarah Cobacho

Published: May 1, 2022

Kale Pesto Pasta

This is Cam’s favourite way to eat kale. I love getting creative with veggies to satisfy everyone’s taste buds! Let me know if you try it at home (trust me, you should!)

Kale Pesto Pasta

Kale-Pesto Pasta

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A delightful kale-pesto pasta that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Perfect for a quick, nutritious meal.

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Prep Time : 15 minutes
Cook Time : 10 minutes
Total Time : 25 minutes
Servings 5

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups (201 g) kale
  • 1 cup (24 g) fresh basil
  • ½ cup (71.5 g) almonds
  • ½ cup (118.29 ml) olive oil
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • ½ tsp (0.5 tsp) sea salt flakes
  • ½ tsp (0.5 tsp) freshly cracked black pepper
  • ½ cup (22 g) nutritional yeast
  • 500 g whole wheat pasta

Instructions

  • Begin by lightly toasting the almonds on a pan or in the oven, ensuring they don’t burn.
  • While the almonds are toasting, wash the kale and basil thoroughly under cold water.
  • Add all the ingredients, including the toasted almonds, to a food processor and pulse to create a paste. Aim to keep a bit of texture for a more rustic feel.
  • If using a blender, you might need to add a bit of cold water. Alternatively, you can use the pasta water if you’re cooking gluten pasta.
  • Once the pasta is cooked to your liking, drain it and mix through the pesto until well combined.
  • Add some roasted veggies, a couple of basil leaves, and lemon zest to garnish. If you like, you can also crumble a little bit of vegan feta on top.

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Per Serving/Portion

Calories 680 kcalCarbohydrates 83 gProtein 24 gFat 32 gSodium 490 mgFiber 15 gVitamin A 1054 IUVitamin C 17 mgCalcium 125 mgIron 5 mg
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