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Kale Pesto

Kale pesto is a delicious and nutritious dish that can be made with fresh ingredients from the community garden. This pesto is a great way to use up the abundance of kale from the garden and can be used to dress up any pasta dish. 

  • 1 large bunch of kale with ribs and stems removed

  • Coarse salt

  • 1/3 cup raw pistachios

  • 1/4 cup EVO oil

  • 1 garlic clove

  • freshly ground black pepper

step 1

Cook kale leaves in a large pot of boiling salted water until bright green and wilted, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet with tongs; keep water boiling. Let kale cool slightly; wring out excess water with your hands.

step 2

lend nuts, oil, garlic, and â…“ cup water in a blender or food processor until very smooth. Add kale. Purée, adding water 1 Tbsp. at a time as needed, until smooth. Transfer pesto to a large bowl.

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