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Savory Collard Greens & Peanut Pesto

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A unique pesto made with collard greens and roasted peanuts, perfect as a spread, dip, or flavorful addition to various dishes.

Ingredients for Savory Collard Greens & Peanut Pesto

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Collard Leaves, stemmed and chopped

cups

Roasted Peanuts

cups

White Miso Paste

tablespoons

Minced Garlic

teaspoons

Lemon Juice, fresh

tablespoons

Kosher Salt

to taste

How to Make Savory Collard Greens & Peanut Pesto

1. Prepare Ingredients

Gather your collard leaves, roasted peanuts, white miso paste, and minced garlic. Place these ingredients into a food processor. Pulse them together until you achieve a chunky paste.

2. Add Olive Oil

With the food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil. Pause occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl, ensuring everything blends evenly. Continue processing until you reach your desired texture.

3. Season Pesto

Once your pesto is smooth, season it with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and one tablespoon of lemon juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more lemon juice if needed.

4. Store Pesto

Transfer the pesto to a container and cover it with a thin layer of olive oil. Store it in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Pitfalls and tips

Ingredient Quality

Source vibrant, dark green collard greens with no yellowing, and use high-quality, unsalted roasted peanuts for the freshest flavor in your pesto.

Balancing Flavors

Adjust lemon juice, garlic, and Parmesan in the pesto for a harmonious balance. Taste as you go.

Blanching Greens

Blanch the collard greens quickly in salted boiling water to preserve color and remove bitterness, but don't overcook to retain texture.

Toasting the Peanuts

Lightly toast the peanuts in a dry skillet to release natural oils and enhance their nutty flavor, which is key for a full-bodied pesto.

Texture of Pesto

Aim for a pesto that is not too smooth; a bit of texture from the peanuts will add to the experience. Pulse ingredients to control consistency.

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