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Collard Pesto
From Vista Marketplace
<p>With an abundance of collard greens, I searched for innovative ways to use it. This is a tasty alternative to traditional pesto.</p>Source: www.foodnetwork.com (Entered by Keah Tandon)
Serves: 3 cups
Vegetarian!
Ingredients
1 lb. bunch
collard greens, ribs removed and roughly chopped
1/4 cup
pecans
1 1/4 cup
shredded parmesan cheese
2 cloves
garlic
1 cup
olive oil
to taste
salt and pepper
Step by Step Instructions
- Boil a pot of water and cook greens until brightly colored, about one minute. Transfer to an ice bath, then pat dry. Place in food processor.
- Toast pecans in a skillet on low until fragrant. Add pecans, garlic, and cheese to food processor.
- While running, slowly add the olive oil. Continue to process until the desired consistency is reached.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.