Lunch: Collard Greens and Kale Pesto

Recipe by /contributors/joe-sparatta You wouldn't blanch tender herbs such as basil, but doing so here softens the collards and kale.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Kale, Lemon, Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Collard Greens and Kale Pesto

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1 small bunch collard greens, stems removed
1 small bunch Tuscan kale, stems removed
Kosher salt
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 ounces grated Parmesan (about 1/2 cup)
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup unsalted, roasted peanuts
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Cook collard greens and kale in a large pot of boiling salted water until bright green and tender, about 45 seconds. Transfer to a bowl of ice water (this will stop the cooking and help lock in the color). Drain; squeeze out as much liquid as possible (to avoid a watery sauce).
Coarsely chop greens and place in a food processor. Add garlic, Parmesan, oil, peanuts, lemon zest, and lemon juice; process on low speed until a coarse but well-blended mixture forms (a little texture is part of the selling point). Season with salt and plenty of pepper.

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