Kale And Green Pea Pesto

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bunch kale, chopped
• 3 -6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• additional olive oil

Recipe

• 1 heat the olive oil in a large saute pan (use one with a lid--you'll need it in a minute).
• 2 add and cook the kale on medium heat until it just begins to get tender, then add the minced garlic and cook 1 more minute until garlic becomes fragrant.
• 3 now add the peas, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, stir well, then add the lemon juice, a splash of water, and cover the pan.
• 4 once the peas are warmed through, turn off the heat and uncover.
• 5 carefully pour your cooked veggies into your food processor and pulse several times. begin processing (lowest speed if you happen to have options), adding additional olive oil in a thin stream as necessary to achieve your desired consistency. if i have it around, i like to use the liquid from a jar of good olives at this point instead of the olive oil: it's up to you.
• 6 once you've reached a smooth consistency you're happy with, taste the pesto for seasoning. add more salt/lemon juice/pepper as desired, pulse to combine, then you're done and ready to use your pesto!