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Kale pistachio pesto

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Kale chopped & cleaned
  • 12 oz Extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 oz Parmesan cheese grated
  • 4 oz Raw pistachios chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic chopped
  • 3 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper

Directions

  • Wash, de-stem and dry greens. Weigh all greens after cleaning. 
  • Bring a pot of water to boil on the stove. Blanch the greens, then shock them in ice water.
  • Dry blanched greens in a small salad spinner, then spread in a thin layer across a sheet tray lined with a paper towel.
  • In a food processor, add nuts and garlic and pulse a few times. Alternate between adding olive oil and greens and blend until smooth. Add parmesan cheese, lemon, salt and pepper and blend until smooth.
  • Put in an airtight container and refrigerate, or freeze! 
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