Dark Leafy Pesto
Made with blanched greens, this vitamin K-rich pesto gets a hint of Southern flavor from pecans and fresh sage. You could even spice it up with a dash of hot sauce. For more about this recipe: Vitamin K Types and Benefits…
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Made with blanched greens, this vitamin K-rich pesto gets a hint of Southern flavor from pecans and fresh sage. You could even spice it up with a dash of hot sauce.
For more about this recipe: Vitamin K Types and Benefits
Ingredients
8 oz. collard, kale, or mustard greens, tough stems trimmed
¼ cup pecans
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, peeled
¼ cup sage leaves
2/3 cup olive oil
½ tsp. salt, optional
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- Blanch greens in large pot of boiling salted water 3 minutes. Refresh under cold water. Drain, pat dry, and tear into pieces.
- Pulse pecans, Parmesan, and garlic in food processor until finely chopped. Add collard and sage leaves, and pulse until greens are finely chopped. With motor running, add oil in steady stream, and process until smooth. Season with salt (if using) and pepper.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 100
- Carbohydrate Content 1 g
- Cholesterol Content 1 mg
- Fat Content 11 g
- Fiber Content 1 g
- Protein Content 1 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 21 mg
- Sugar Content 1 g