Super Power Kale Pesto

Let’s Prepare

Wash and dry hands for at least 20 seconds.

Wash and dry produce.

Lay out tools and ingredients on a clean table.

Serves: 6 – 8

Ingredients

2 cups Kale leaves

1/2 cup Fresh Parsley leaves

Juice from 1/2 lemon, about 1 tablespoon

1/2 cup Olive oil

1/2 tsp. Garlic powder

1/4 tsp. Kosher salt

1/3 cup Roasted, shelled sunflower seeds

Water, as needed

1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, optional

Crackers

Instructions

Step 1: Tear leaves off kale and parsley stems. Discard stems. Cut kale leaves into large pieces.

Step 2: Cut lemon in half. Squeeze 1 lemon half (about 1 tablespoon juice) into blender.

Step 3: Add olive oil, garlic powder, salt and parsley. Puree until well combined.

Step 4: Add kale and sunflower seeds. Pulse in blender, stopping to stir once or twice, until mixture is well-combined. If mixture is too thick to blend, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time. The pesto will not be smooth.

Step 5: Add cheese (if using).

Step 6: Blend until well combined.

Step 7: Serve pesto with crackers, and enjoy!