Place whole garlic cloves in the food processor by themselves. Pulse until they are chopped very finely. Scrap down the sides of the food processor.
Add kale, basil , nuts, parmesan cheese and lemon juice to the food processor and process until smooth while streaming in the olive oil. You may have to stop and scrap down the sides of the food processor a couple of times to get a good consistency.
Store in an air tight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also freeze it for up to 6 months and here is how to freeze pesto.
Recipe by Becky's Best Bites at https://beckysbestbites.com/lemony-kale-pesto/