This Green Monster Kale Pesto is a fun, nourishing twist on a classic favourite, perfect for little hands and growing bodies. Spread over warm sweet potato and pumpkin flatbreads, it creates a vibrant, flavour-packed snack that’s as inviting as it is wholesome. With its bright green colour and delicious savoury taste, it’s a great way to introduce leafy greens in a way toddlers will happily enjoy.
Packed with goodness, this pesto is a powerhouse of nutrients. Kale is rich in folate for brain development, iron for blood health and vitamin K for bone health. The pine nut meal adds healthy fats important for brain development while the parmesan provides calcium for strong bones and teeth.
Paired with the sweet potato & pumpkin flatbread, provides bub with a boost of beta-carotene to support healthy little eyes and strengthen bub’s immune system.
Green Monster Kale Pesto
Nourishing Group
Dip for 4 flatbreads
5 minutes
5 minutes
Baby Led Weaning
Quick to prepare and full of flavour, this recipe is ideal for busy families looking for a nourishing toddler snack or light meal. It’s perfect for baby-led weaning or even as a family-friendly dip or pasta sauce. A simple, delicious way to turn everyday ingredients into something truly nourishing.
Ingredients
4 tsp dried basil
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
Squeeze of lemon
Directions
Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with a baking sheet.
Place the sweet potato & pumpkin flatbreads in the oven and bake for 8 mins.
Microwave the kale cubes in 30 second increments.
Mix kale with pine nut meal, basil, parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil and lemon.
Spread on Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Flatbreads.