Bring a small pot of water to a boil and quickly blanch the kale for 30–60 seconds.
Ingredients (for 4 servings)
2 cups — fresh kale, stems removed • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil • 1/4 cup walnuts or pine nuts • 1–2 garlic cloves • 2–3 tbsp lemon juice • 2–3 tbsp nutritional yeast (or Parmesan if not vegan) • 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste • 1/4 tsp black pepper • 1–2 tbsp water (as needed to blend)