2cupskaleshredded (roughly one bunch, but you don't need to be precise here!)
¼cupwalnuts
1avocado
1teaspoonminced garlic1 - 2 cloves
1tablespoonolive oil
¼cupwaterto help blend (if using blender vs. food processor)
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonpepper
lemon juiceone wedge
Instructions
Add the kale, nuts and spoon the avocado and garlic into the food processor and start pulsing. If you're using a blender, add all the ingredients and some water to blend.
Slowly add olive oil through the spout of the food processor. If you don't have a food processor with a spout, just add it in small increments into the bowl and then pulse.
Squeeze a bit of lemon once it's blended to the right consistency - you can make it as smooth or chunky as you like it
Notes
People like different consistencies for their pesto - I typically like mine to have a bit of bite to it (this takes about 1.5 minutes to blend in my Vitamix). If you want it smoother, you can blend a bit more on a higher setting (or add a bit more olive oil)
I've suggested adding water to help with the blending - this is to help soften the kale leaves as you're blending. Feel free to leave out if your blender can accomplish this without water!