Hearty Greens Pesto

I love making pesto with greens other than basil!  This recipe can be used for chard, collard greens, kale, broccoli or whatever hearty greens you have on hand when you are craving pesto. Recipe makes enough for about 1 lb. of pasta.

Ingredients:
1 bunch of chard, collard greens, etc
6-7 pickled green olives, no pimentos or seeds
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp nuts (either pine nuts, walnuts, cashews, etc.)
1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Stem the greens and cook in boiling water or steam for 5-10 minutes or until softened.  Drain, rinse and chop the greens, place in food processor along with the other ingredients, puree well, intermittently stirring as needed.  Toss with favorite pasta or use as a bread/chips spread.  Enjoy!