Turnip Green Pesto

"My younger cousins enjoy this recipe as much as the adults," Whitney says. "I'm not sure they know they're eating their greens!"

Ingredients: 

• 1 (1-lb.) package fresh turnip greens, chopped
• 2 1/2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
• 1 garlic clove
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. 1. Bring 4 qt. water to a boil in an 8-qt. stockpot. Add greens; cook 30 seconds. Remove greens, and pat dry with paper towels.
2. 2. Process greens, walnuts, and next 3 ingredients in a food processor 2 to 3 minutes or until a paste forms, stopping to scrape down sides. With processor running, pour oil and lemon juice through food chute in a steady stream, processing until smooth. Add honey and cheese, and pulse 3 or 4 times or until blended. Add kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, or place plastic wrap directly on pesto (to help retain color), and refrigerate up to 1 week. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
3. Note: We tested with Glory Turnip Greens.

Source: Whitney Miller, Southern Living
NOVEMBER 2013