COLLARD GREEN OLIVE PESTO

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Provided by Danny Toma

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Olive     Quick & Easy     Parmesan     Collard Greens     Gourmet     Italy

Yield Makes about 2 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 lb collard greens
7 large brine-cured green olives (2 1/4 ounces), pitted
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Bring a 6- to 8-quart pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, cut stems and center ribs from collard greens and discard. Stir collards into water in batches, then simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer collards with tongs to a colander to drain, gently pressing on greens to extract excess water. (If making pasta, reserve water in pot for cooking pasta.) Coarsely chop collards.
  • Blend olives and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add collards, water, vinegar, salt, cayenne, and pepper and pulse until finely chopped. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream. Turn off motor, then add cheese and pulse to combine.

ANNABEL MOOLMAN
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover collard greens.


Atuhabyona kemigabo
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This pesto is delicious! I can't wait to try it on other dishes.


tanzila shahzadi
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This pesto is a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll use less olive oil next time.


Lunga Bahle
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I had some trouble finding collard greens at my local grocery store. I ended up using kale instead and it turned out great.


Feroz Nawaz
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This pesto is a bit too bitter for my taste. I think I'll add a little more sweetness next time.


Vidhal Kumar
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I'm not a big fan of collard greens, but I really enjoyed this pesto. The flavors were well-balanced and it was very flavorful.


Romeo Bhai Vlogs
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This pesto is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll never know that they're eating collard greens!


cookie 337
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I'm always looking for new and interesting pesto recipes. This one is definitely a winner!


Stanley Ekezie
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This pesto is so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in my food processor and it was done in a few minutes.


Jutt Laok
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I love the combination of flavors in this pesto. The collard greens give it a nice earthy flavor, while the olives and nuts add a salty and nutty flavor.


Patty Spangler
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This pesto is a great way to use up leftover collard greens. It's also a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional pesto.


Rita Louw
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I've been looking for a new pesto recipe and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so flavorful and versatile. I can't wait to try it on different dishes.


owais ijaz
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This pesto is amazing! I love the unique flavor of the collard greens. It's definitely a new favorite recipe of mine.


JustPowerful Media
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The pesto turned out great and it was perfect on my grilled chicken.


M Soban
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This pesto is so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables. It's always a hit!


Aftab Ashraf
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I've made pesto with basil, but never with collard greens. This recipe was an interesting twist and I really enjoyed it. The collard greens gave the pesto a slightly bitter flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the nuts and oil.


Rick Lawag
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This collard green olive pesto recipe was a delightful surprise! The flavors of the collard greens, olives, and nuts came together perfectly, creating a pesto that was both savory and herbaceous. I tossed it with some whole wheat pasta and it was a d