Traditionally, pesto is made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and Parmesan cheese. 

Now pesto can be made from almost any combination of nuts and leafy greens and this recipe is just contemporary spin on the classic one.

It is great with pasta, roasted vegetables, or soups.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 Lb. kale coarsely chopped

4 tablespoons pine nuts

2 clove of garlic

1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

STEPS:

In large pot, Bring salted water to a boil, add the kale and cook until tender about 10 minutes. Transfer to ice bath then drain.

In food processor, pulse the kale, garlic, the cheese and pine nuts until well combined.

With the food processor running, slowly, drizzle the olive oil until reaching desired consistency.

Season with salt and pepper.