Charred Kale Pesto

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Makes

3 cups

Ingredients

  • 4 cups lacinato kale stems removed
  • 2 cups packed basil leaves
  • 3 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 2 cups olive oil
  • ½ cup pine nuts toasted
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Grill kale leaves until slightly charred and wilted, but still mostly green. Cool to room temperature. Combine them with basil leaves, garlic, and salt in a blender and blend on medium-high speed until the leaves are well chopped. Slowly add the olive oil in a stream while the blender is running. Add pine nuts and continue to blend. Transfer mixture to a bowl and fold in cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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