Toasted Pecan-Kale Butter

Inspired by Jane Esselstyn’s Kale Butter recipe, this delicious, rich, and vibrant green butter makes a great spread on toast, flat bread, crackers, sandwiches, and wraps, or a great dip for veggies and chips.

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch of kale, washed and de-stemmed
• ½ cup pecan pieces, raw
• ½ cup water
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)

 
Preparation:

1. Place the water in a large covered pot and bring to a boil.
2. Add the kale, cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and steam for 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, place the pecan pieces in a skillet on the stove over medium-high heat.
4. Toast the pecans by shaking the skillet or stirring the pecans until they begin to turn a darker brown, about 3-5 minutes.
5. Remove the skillet from the heat.
6. Place the steamed kale, water from steaming, toasted pecans, and salt into a blender and process until smooth.

 
Makes 1½ - 2 cups