Name: Super Kale Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 1 1/4 cups
Ingredients: 2 to 3 cloves garlic; 3 cups packed kale (about 1 small bunch); 3/4 cup hemp seeds or toasted walnuts or pecans; 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon); 3/4 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; Red pepper flakes, optional (if you want to add some kick); 1/4 cup flaxseed oil or extra-virgin olive oil (more if desired); Entirely optional: 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 pound (16 ounces) whole grain pasta, like linguine; 1 cup reserved pasta water