Oil Free, Kale Pesto

I used Lacinato Kale to pack in the extra veg for this traditional

pesto recipe - I hope you don't mind!

I also didn't have extra money to splurge on pine nuts (why are they so pricey!?) - so I used raw cashew nuts instead. It was just as yummy! This oil-free pesto is great on gluten-free pasta, pizzas, quinoa or soups! 

Oil Free, Kale Pesto

by Sarah Farsh March 31, 2013

• 1 bunch fresh basil (about 2 cups of leaves)
• 4 cloves fresh garlic
• 1/4 cup cashews (or pine nuts, if you're a baller)
• 5 leaves lacinato kale, stems removed
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• juice of 1 juicy lemon
• salt/pepper to taste
• pinch of red chili flakes (optional)
• 1 sundried tomato 
• 3 - 4 tbsp water

In VitaMix or high powered blender, blend all ingredients together until smooth.