Kale-Almond Pesto

A different pesto, great on pasta and chicken. This is from Harvest Eating by Keith Snow.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs kale (about 2 cups cooked)
• 1⁄2 cup  toasted almond
• 2  tablespoons  chopped shallots
• 1  garlic clove
• 4  tablespoons  grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
•  salt & pepper
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil

Directions

1. Steam the kale for 10 minutes and let cool.
2. Place kale, almonds, shallots, garlic, cheese. salt and pepper in a food processor.
3. Pulse several times to combine then drizzle in the oil as you continue to mix.
4. Adjust seasoning as needed.