Collard and Pecan Pesto

Collard and Pecan Pesto
Collard and Pecan Pesto
A dip that proves collards don't have to be stewed for hours to be delicious.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings
Condiment/Spread Sauce Appetizer Pecan Collard Greens Party Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 small bunch collard greens, center ribs and stems removed
  • Carbohydrate 1 g(0%)
  • Fat 16 g(24%)
  • Fiber 0 g(2%)
  • Protein 0 g(1%)
  • Saturated Fat 2 g(10%)
  • Sodium 52 mg(2%)
  • Calories 144

Preparation Cook 1/2 small bunch collard greens, center ribs and stems removed, in a medium pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a bowl of ice water; let cool. Drain; squeeze dry with paper towels. Blend greens, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup toasted pecans, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoons honey, and 1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes in a food processor until a coarse purée forms; season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Preparation Cook 1/2 small bunch collard greens, center ribs and stems removed, in a medium pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a bowl of ice water; let cool. Drain; squeeze dry with paper towels. Blend greens, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup toasted pecans, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoons honey, and 1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes in a food processor until a coarse purée forms; season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.