Step by step

Method

5 steps

1. 1

   Blanch the kale in boiling salted water for about 3 minutes and chill down in a cold water bath, drain and squeeze excess water.

2. 2

   Place into small work bowl of food processor and pulse to start breaking up the kale, add rough chopped garlic, process, add pine nuts, pulse several times.

3. 3

   Slowly add the olive oils and lemon juice, process until everything is broken down. It will never be real smooth.

4. 4

   Finally add the cheese and pulse a few times. Season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   If serving with pasta grate a little extra cheese over and add EVOO to the hot pasta, toss with pesto, serve with additional grated cheese.