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
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.
- Author
- Nourishing Group
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 5 minutes
- Servings
- Dip for 4 flatbreads
- Category
Baby Led Weaning
Ingredients
- 2 x Mandy Sacher’s Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Flatbreads
- 3 x 25g Nourishing Bubs Kale Puree Cubes
- 2 tbsp Pine Nut Meal from Allergen Intro Pack
- 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.