Thank you to everyone who left me encouragement yesterday! I am definetely feeling better, and doing my best to keep going, and focus on the things that make me happy. (Lots of snuggles with the puppy have been happening, and he is not complaining!)
Yesterday, we went to Costco. I.love.that.store! I could (and have!) spent soo much money there! I just love their selection, especially of fresh produce, organic food, and lots of gluten free options! As we were checking out, the cashier mentioned she didn’t buy too many cookbooks, because she looks for most of her recipes online. I’m terrible at standing up for myself, but my husband told her she should check out www.thehealthybeehive.com for some great recipes! She said really??? I’ve never heard of that – I usually go to allrecipes.com. lol! So he wrote down the link for her and she said she would check it out! So if you are reading this, hi Costco lady! Note to self: need to get those business cards done! That has been on my to-do list for way too long!
One of the things we got was a huge salmon filet! I didn’t realize how big it was when we got it, because part of it was tucked underneath the packaging! I thought it might make a quick dinner to grill it up, and I decided to put some pesto on top!
I have been making this kale pesto for a while, and I love it!! It is fun in incorporate some different greens in this pesto instead of spinach. I used red kale, so the pesto turned out mutli-colorful!
Kale Pesto
(I originally posted about the kale pesto here, but promise me you won’t look at the pictures on that post!)
Print this recipe!
1 bunch kale, washed and stems removed
2 tbsp walnuts
2 tbsp almonds
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
3 tbsp olive oil
salt/pepper to taste
2 tbsp cooking liquid from cooking the kale
In a medium sauce pan, fill halfway full with water, and bring to a boil. Add the kale, and boil for 2-3 minutes – the kale should still be bright colored.
In a food processor, combine the nuts and garlic and process until the nuts are in small pieces, but not turning into nut butter.
Add in the kale and process until combined.
Add in the nutritional yeast, olive oil, and process again. Taste, and add salt/pepper to taste. Add in some of the water from cooking the kale if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
We grilled the salmon, seasoning with salt, pepper, and fresh chopped dill.
We had to cut it in half to fit on the grill!
Grill marks!
During the last minute of cooking, I spread the pesto on the salmon.
The flavors were incredible! I love how the edges got crispy … yum!
I also roasted up some mini potatoes. Love these! (Especially the purple ones!)
All in all, a very simple and delicious meal!
My plate: salmon, green beans, and some potatoes with a wedge of Laughing Cow Garlic and Herb cheese.
The only thing better would have been we had caught this salmon ourselves in Alaska!
This is being shared on Fit and Fabulous Friday and Fight Back Friday.
Kale pesto sounds delish–and a great way to sneak in some kale. Bet it would be great on top of some quinoa–bought at Costco ;D I love that place! I lost my membership (aka stopped living with someone else who had a membership) and am considering purchasing my own–there are a few great things there that are just impossible to find anywhere else!
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haha yeah, I just renewed my membership and upgraded to the executive … where you can get money back. So the more you spend, the more you save, who hoo! (I don’t think my husband is buying it though ..)
Oh wow what a gorgeous meal. I absolutely love salmon, but I rarely make it. I have been on a serious dill kick lately so I just might have to try this out.
I could wander around Costco for hours. Usually I’m with my 5 year old so we high tail it to all the samples and grab the basics. He probably saves me money! They do have a great variety of organic products. I’m always surprised at some of the finds in there.
Enjoy your weekend!!
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That sure looks delicious!
And yes…you do have great recipes my friend!
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Kale pesto with walnuts sounds quite interesting! Love grilled salmon with dill and the addition of the pesto sounds great! BTW – there is a little something for you over at my blog. http://mjskitchen.com/2012/04/baked-pork-chops/ Have a great weekend!
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Which Costco do you go to? We switched from Sam’s a couple years ago and I can’t believe the difference in quality selection. Love Costco. I’ve bought one of those filets before … yup, it’s big. This recipe sounds really good. I eat salmon once a week, so always looking for new ideas.
When I lived in IL, I had a Sam’s membership, but I really do like Costco better (I think!) They both have pros and cons! We go to the one in Louisville … it is off of McCaslin Blvd and 36. It is really close and convenient! I get my contacts there, photos, and I actually bought my laptop there!
I love this kale pesto on your salmon dish!! I have lots of kale in my garden right now, so I’ll have to try this soon! Thank you for sharing on Fit and Fabulous Fridays!
I hope you like it! It is my go to when I have extra kale I need to use! I’m jealous of your garden – I can’t even plant outside yet