COLLARD GREENS AND KALE PESTO
You wouldn't blanch tender herbs such as basil, but doing so here softens the collards and kale.
Provided by Joe Sparatta
Categories Sauce Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Kale Healthy Low Cholesterol Collard Greens Bon Appétit Virginia Small Plates
Yield Makes 2 Cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook collard greens and kale in a large pot of boiling salted water until bright green and tender, about 45 seconds. Transfer to a bowl of ice water (this will stop the cooking and help lock in the color). Drain; squeeze out as much liquid as possible (to avoid a watery sauce).
- Coarsely chop greens and place in a food processor. Add garlic, Parmesan, oil, peanuts, lemon zest, and lemon juice; process on low speed until a coarse but well-blended mixture forms (a little texture is part of the selling point). Season with salt and plenty of pepper.
- Do Ahead
- Pesto can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly against surface, and chill.
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