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Kale Pesto

Linda Tay Esposito|April 23, 2012 4:14 pm EST

Kale Pesto

3.5 (2 ratings)

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A healthy, kale pesto that works well over pasta or thin strips of yuba.

Servings

4

Ingredients

• 1 bunch lacinato kale, stems removed
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 8 sheets or 12 ounces yuba, cut into thin strips
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Directions

1. Blanch the kale and 2 cloves of the garlic in salted boiling water, 3 minutes. Drain.
2. Transfer to a food processor and purée with the remaining garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil.
3. Toss pesto with yuba strips and top with the pine nuts.