Chacewater Winery & Olive Mill's Lemon Kale Pesto

This fabulous twist on a traditional pesto uses kale instead of basil and pecans instead of pine nuts for a healthy and tasty spread great with toasted bread and a refreshing glass of white wine.
Servings: 4–8

 Cook Time: 20 minutes

 Pair With: A Chacewater Winery & Olive Mill Chardonnay.

 Source: Recipe courtesy Chacewater Winery & Olive Mill

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients for the Pesto:
1 bunch dino kale or lacinato kale
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup pecans
zest of 1/2 unwaxed lemon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
pinch salt
2 tablespoons Chacewater Favolosa Olive Oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced

DIRECTIONS

Directions for the Pesto:
Remove and discard kale stems and put the leaves in boiling water for 45 seconds. Remove and rinse with cold water. Shape kale into a ball and squeeze out all the excess water.

In a food processor, add lemon zest, juice, salt, nutmeg, garlic and pecans. Pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the kale and pulse while adding olive oil until just mixed. Serve on toasted bread.

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Chacewater Winery & Olive Mill

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