Collard Greens Pesto
(Makes 3 ½ cups of pesto)You can use this versatile pesto in a variety of dishes like pasta, sandwiches, soup and flatbread.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time3 minutes mins
Total Time13 minutes mins
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 14
Calories: 122kcal
- 1 pound Nature’s Greens Collard Greens
- ½ cup roughly chopped pecans 2 ounces
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the collards and cook 3-4 minutes until soft. Drain and immediately immerse in a bowl of ice water. Drain the greens after a few minutes.
Pulse the pecans and garlic in a food processor until finely ground. Add the drained collards, cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and water and process until smooth. The pesto will be thick.
Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 1655IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 0.3mg