Tuscan Kale Pesto

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Yield:
Makes about 1 1/2 cups
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound kale, ribs removed, leaves coarsely chopped

  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 large garlic clove, quartered

  • Kosher salt

Directions

  1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the kale, cover and cook over moderately high heat for 10 minutes. drain and rinse with cold water. Squeeze the excess water from the kale and transfer to a food processor. Add the olive oil, garlic and 1 teaspoon kosher salt and process until smooth. Season with more salt.

Make Ahead

The pesto can be refrigerated for 1 day. Let return to room temperature before using.

Originally appeared: January 1996

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