| Preparation time | 5 min |
| Cooking Time | 15 min |
| Ready In | 20 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 3 |
Ingredients
5 cups packaged fresh collard greens, washed, trimmed, and chopped3 garlic cloves¼ cup pepitas½ cup olive oil ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese½ teaspoon saltÂ
Directions
- Cook greens in boiling water to cover 3 ½ to 4 minutes, or until tender; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop cooking process; drain well.Â
- Process garlic and pepitas in a food processor until finely ground.Â
- Add greens, oil, cheese, salt, and ¼ cup water; process 2 to 3 seconds, or until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. (Mixture will be thick).
- Mix pesto with pasta, rice, or on top of other veggies/meats. Â