Kale Pesto Recipe | Vitamix MX

Kale Pesto

A budget-friendly blend of kale and spinach create this vibrant pesto and a delicious serving of leafy greens.

Total Time16 Minutes
Yield
30 servings
DifficultyIntermediate

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Ingredients

12 cups 840 g kale, chopped
¾ cup 180 g roasted red pepper
6 small garlic cloves, roasted
1½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 Tablespoon lemon zest
⅓ cup 52 g pumpkin seeds, toasted
1½ cup 85 g fresh spinach
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, optional
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

4 cups 270 g kale, chopped
½ cup 120 ml extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
¼ cup 60 g roasted red pepper
2 small garlic cloves, roasted
½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 Tablespoons pumpkin seeds, roasted
½ cup 15 g fresh spinach
¼ teaspoon kosher salt, optional
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

4 cups 270 g kale, chopped
½ cup 120 ml extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
¼ cup 60 g roasted red pepper
2 small garlic cloves, roasted
½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 Tablespoons pumpkin seeds, roasted
½ cup 15 g fresh spinach
¼ teaspoon kosher salt, optional
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

4 cups 270 g kale, chopped
½ cup 120 ml extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
¼ cup 60 g roasted red pepper
2 small garlic cloves, roasted
½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 Tablespoons pumpkin seeds, roasted
½ cup 15 g fresh spinach
¼ teaspoon kosher salt, optional
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

1. In a large pot of salted, boiling water, blanch the kale for 4 minutes.
2. Shock in a bowl filled with ice and water; strain. Once water has drained away, press out as much water as possible, leaving 1/2 cup of blanched kale.
3. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
4. Select Variable 7 and Pulse 15-20 times, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.

1. In a large pot of salted, boiling water, blanch the kale for 4 minutes.
2. Shock in a bowl filled with ice and water; strain. Once water has drained away, press out as much water as possible, leaving 1/2 cup of blanched kale.
3. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
4. Select Variable 7 and Pulse 15-20 times, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.

1. In a large pot of salted, boiling water, blanch the kale for 4 minutes.
2. Shock in a bowl filled with ice and water; strain. Once water has drained away, press out as much water as possible, leaving 1/2 cup of blanched kale.
3. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
4. Select Variable 7 and Pulse 15-20 times, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.

1. In a large pot of salted, boiling water, blanch the kale for 4 minutes.
2. Shock in a bowl filled with ice and water; strain. Once water has drained away, press out as much water as possible, leaving 1/2 cup of blanched kale.
3. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
4. Select Variable 7 and Pulse 15-20 times, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.

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