• 12 Lacinato kale leaves, midribs removed
• 2-3 cloves garlic
• 3 tbsp pine nuts
• 2/3 cup grated parmesan
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste

Method:

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch* kale for 2 minutes.
   Strain and plunge kale into an ice bath.  Drain kale and squeeze water from it.
2. In a food processor, combine garlic and pine nuts and grind to a coarse paste.
   Add Parmesan and kale and blend until smooth.
   With motor still running, slowly drizzle in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

*the process of quickly submerging something into the boiling water to cook.