Kale-Walnut Pesto And Parmesan Pastry Twists Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
17 minutes
Servings:
12 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cups Tuscan kale, roughly torn
  • ¼ cup raw walnuts
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 egg, beaten
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  2. Bring a small pot of water to a boil.
  3. Add the kale and cook until bright green and slightly wilted, about 1 minute.
  4. Remove, let cool, and squeeze out excess liquid.
  5. In a blender, combine the blanched kale, walnuts, Parmesan, garlic, lemon, and olive oil.
  6. Blend until smooth, season with salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.
  7. Roll out one sheet of puff pastry on a floured surface.
  8. Spread the pesto evenly onto the pastry, leaving a ½-inch border.
  9. Top with the remaining sheet of pastry, pressing the edges together firmly.
  10. Cut the pastry in half, then across in ½-inch long strips.
  11. Twist each strip several times and place on a baking sheet.
  12. Mix a beaten egg with 1 teaspoon water and brush the twists with the egg wash.
  13. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  14. Serve the twists immediately.