Kickin' Kale Pesto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 bunch lacinato (dinosaur) kale, stems removed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup habanero-infused extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
2 pinches freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch kosher salt

Preparation

Blend kale, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, black pepper, and kosher salt together in a food processor until mixture has a pesto consistency, 30 to 60 seconds.