Kale, Basil and Walnut Pesto

Everyone that knows me, knows how important eating healthy is to me.  I love to try to make recipes that are healthier and are also kid friendly.  Pesto is one of my husband's favorite items in the fridge.

Pesto also is very versatile it can go on anything from eggs in the morning to a perfect marinade for your favorite meat or an amazing pasta sauce. Pesto is packed with both flavor and nutrients…what more could you want? I recently was surfing the web and came across a pesto recipe that incorporates both walnuts and kale.  Walnuts are a great alternative to pine nuts, they provide the same nutty flavor, but are packed with omega 3 fatty acids and are an excellent source of vitamin E. And Kale as we know is a super food with numerous health benefits.  They are a source of antioxidant vitamins A, C, and K -- and sulphur-containing phytonutrients.

All of this combined with the super powers of Kale, and you’ve got yourself one hell of a pesto! Not to mention, walnuts are a heck of a lot cheaper than pine nuts!

According to the California Walnut Board, there has been a new study that has found that walnuts improve sperm quality in men. Just a little tidbit for any of those out there in blog land wanting to get pregnant.  Another study that was conducted at Harvard University reported that walnut consumption can be linked to lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes!

Here is the recipe

Walnut Kale Basil Pesto

Ingredients

• 2cup Kale, cleaned and chopped
• 2 cup basil leaves
• 1 cup walnuts
• 2clove garlic
• 1cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  

Instructions

1. Using a food processor, chop garlic.
2. Add walnuts, kale, basil  and parmesan cheese.
3. Slowly add olive oil while the machine is running.
4. Store in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days, but can be frozen for up to 2 months.
   
    

 Enjoy.  And let me know what you think


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