Description
Winter Collard Greens Pesto Pasta with Almonds is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This vibrant dish features earthy collard greens blended into a rich pesto, complemented by crunchy almonds. Tossed with your favorite pasta, it creates a nourishing and flavorful meal that?s quick to prepare?perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. Serve warm, and enjoy every bite of this hearty dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh collard greens, chopped
- ? cup raw almonds
- 8 oz pasta (any shape)
- 3 garlic cloves
- ? cup extra virgin olive oil
- ? cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse collard greens under cold water, remove stems, and chop.
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions; reserve ? cup pasta water before draining.
- In a food processor, blend collard greens, garlic, almonds, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Drizzle in olive oil until smooth.
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine drained pasta and pesto. Add reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra almonds and Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 12mg