Healthy Kale Pesto Pasta

Kale indeed is the queen of greens given its exceptional nutrient richness, health benefits, and delicious flavor. The high Carotenoids and flavonoids are the specific antioxidants for anti cancer benefits and the fiber content of kale helps reduce blood cholesterol levels reducing risk of heart diseases. I have been eating kale regularly and it has shown its health benefits. Needless to say, these super-foods contribute to weight loss too. 

Put good in get good out.  

So far, I mostly ate kale in my breakfast vegetable juices and as kale chips. But a couple of days back tried the so much heard about Kale Pesto. Its simple and delicious with a bunch full of goodyness. I made two versions of Kale Pesto - one with pine nuts and one with toasted walnuts.Both had very distinctive flavors. Pine nuts gives the same nice buttery texture and flavor and on the other hand walnuts gives a new mood to pesto with a slight liquor-ish hint, due to the strong fragrance and specific taste of toasted walnuts. 

Pesto is such a playful recipe. Its a template wherein variety of portions and ingredients fit in well. Toss it well with warm whole wheat pasta and serve a plate full of antioxidants, fiber and protein.

Kale Pesto  Recipe

20-25 Kale Leaves, well rinsed
1/4 cup fresh grate Parmesan
1/4 cup olive oil
5-6 garlic cloves
1/3 cup pine nuts or toasted walnuts

Mix all the above ingredients in the food processor until you get a nice smooth texture. Toss with fresh warm cooked pasta.

Kale Pesto freezes beautifully too

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