Vegan kale pesto pasta

• kale↗150g g
• basil↗small bunch of small bunch of
• garlic clove↗1 small 1 small
• pumpkin seeds↗3 tbsp tbsp
• extra virgin olive oil↗5 tbsp tbsp
• nutritional yeast3 tbsp tbsp
• lemon↗1 1

  zested and juiced

• wholemeal spaghetti↗350g g

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pan of water to the boil. Cook the kale for 30 secs, drain and transfer to a bowl of ice-cold water for 5 mins. Drain again and pat dry with kitchen paper.

2. 2

   Put the basil, garlic, seeds, oil, nutritional yeast, lemon juice and zest, and drained kale in a food processor. Blitz until smooth, then season. Loosen with a splash of water, if it’s too thick.

3. 3

   Cook the pasta following pack instructions, then toss with the pesto and serve.