Fwd: Garlicky Kale and Spinach Dip

[Guest guest]

This looks yummy!

Garlicky Kale and Spinach Dip

Recipe

of the day manage newsletters | unsubscribe | send us feedback

JULY 20, 2010

» Print this recipe

» Get this recipe

» Even more recipes

Garlicky Kale and Spinach Dip By Kate Ramos

Hearty kale and spinach are blended up with garlic and pine nuts for a pestolike dip that’s great paired with root-vegetable chips. A couple of cloves of garlic give it kick.

Game plan: Serve this dish with roasted root vegetables, crackers, or chips such as Terra Exotic Vegetable Chips.

The dip can be made up to 5 days ahead and refrigerated in a covered container.

This recipe was featured as part of our Valentine’s Day menu, our Supercharge with Superfoods photo gallery, and our menu celebrating 100 days of the Obama White House.

TIME/SERVINGS

Total Time: 10 mins

Active Time: 10 mins

Makes: 1 1/2 cups

INGREDIENTS

1 bunch kale, washed and tough stems removed (about 7 ounces)

1 bunch spinach, washed and tough stems removed (about 5 ounces)

2 medium garlic cloves, peeled

3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice water bath by filling a bowl halfway with ice and water; set aside. Add kale and spinach to the boiling water and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the boiling water and plunge into the ice bath. Once the greens are cool, remove them from the ice bath, shake off any excess water, and place in the bowl of a food processor. Add garlic, pine nuts, and vinegar and, while puréeing, slowly pour in the olive oil. Continue puréeing, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as necessary, until all of the oil is incorporated and the mixture is smooth, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and serve. Beverage pairing: Pewsey Vale Eden Valley Riesling, Australia. Not particularly known for its white wines, Australia can surprise with the quality of its dry Rieslings, which tend to work wonderfully with sharply flavored, savory foods. This one, loaded with forward floral and citrus flavors, will provide a stimulating counterpart to the garlic pinprick and creamy greens of the dip.

Latest Recipes from CHOW.com

Graham Nuts

Savory Summer Squash Quick Bread

Strawberry Fool

The Original Perfect Margarita

See more at: http://www.chow.com

Sign Up | Unsubscribe | Advertising | Jobs | About Us | Contact Us | CBS Interactive, Inc..

CBS Interactive, Inc. 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.

©2010 CBS Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved.

Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy (updated) | Editorial Policy