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Vegan Kale Pesto
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Italy Authentic home cooking from Italy, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Italy as Pesto vegano di cavolo nero
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Vegan Kale Pesto

ali
ali @alicesilvestri

An alternative to traditional pesto. For a thicker texture, you can add a little tofu to the blender.

An alternative to traditional pesto. For a thicker texture, you can add a little tofu to the blender.

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Vegan Kale Pesto

ali
ali @alicesilvestri

An alternative to traditional pesto. For a thicker texture, you can add a little tofu to the blender.

An alternative to traditional pesto. For a thicker texture, you can add a little tofu to the blender.

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Ingredients

  • 8-10 leaveslacinato kale (also called dinosaur kale)
  • to taste mixed nuts
  • 3-4cherry tomatoes
  • 1 clovegarlic
  • extra virgin olive oil, to taste
  • red pepper flakes, to taste
  • salt, to taste
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  1. 1

    Chop the kale leaves and steam them for 10-15 minutes.

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  2. 2

    Set aside 5-6 small pieces of kale leaves and blend the rest in a blender with the mixed nuts, red pepper flakes, garlic, olive oil, salt, and a little water (preferably the cooking water).

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  3. 3

    Toss the pesto with pasta, adding some sliced cherry tomatoes, the reserved kale pieces, and a drizzle of olive oil.

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Published in the US on November 11, 2025 13:00

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