Sugar-Free Homemade Kale Pesto

Elevate your meals with this vibrant and nutritious Sugar-Free Homemade Kale Pesto, a flavorful twist on the classic recipe. Packed with fresh kale and basil leaves, creamy walnuts, and savory Parmesan cheese, this pesto strikes the perfect balance between earthiness and zest, thanks to a splash of lemon juice and aromatic garlic. Made in just 10 minutes with a food processor, this no-cook, low-carb condiment is perfect for those seeking a healthier alternative without added sugar. Use it to amp up your favorite pasta, spread it on sandwiches, or as a dip for veggies—its versatility knows no bounds. Store it in the fridge for up to a week, and let this kale pesto be your go-to for quick, wholesome flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Fresh kale leaves
• 1 cup Basil leaves
• 0.5 cup Walnuts
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 units Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing and drying the kale leaves thoroughly. Remove the tough stems and tear the leaves into smaller pieces.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the kale leaves, basil leaves, walnuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic cloves.

Step 3

Pulse the ingredients a few times until they are roughly chopped.

Step 4

Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the processor.

Step 5

With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil. Blend until the mixture is smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.

Step 6

Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 7

Transfer the pesto to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(535.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1664.6

Total Fat 165.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 28.3g
Cholesterol 40mg	0%
Sodium 1978.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 37.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.2g	0%
Total Sugars 4.3g
Protein 37.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 929.9mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 1674.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.3%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 8.3%