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                          Ancient Grains and Kale Blend Product Card
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                          Pack Size: 6/2.5lb

                          SKU: 10071179035046

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                          Simplot SIDEWINDERS™ FriesJunior Cut Steakhouse Savory Blend SIDEWINDERS™ Fries, Skin On

                          Pack Size: 6/4.5lb

                          SKU: 10071179054603

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                          A vibrant, nutrient-packed fry build with bold kale pesto and crispy ancient grains.

                          Kale Pesto:

                          Ingredient

                          Weight

                          Measure

                          Stalks of kale, cleaned (strip leaves from stems)

                          4-6 each

                          Pine nuts

                          4 oz.

                          Olive oil

                          6 fl. oz.

                          Parmesan cheese, grated

                          3 oz.

                          Garlic cloves

                          6 each

                          Salt

                          1 Tbsp.

                          Red pepper flakes

                          1 tsp.

                          Crispy Ancient Grains and Kale:

                          Ingredient

                          Weight

                          Measure

                          Simplot Good Grains™: Ancient Grains and Kale Blend

                          20 oz.

                          1/2 bag

                          Oil

                          1/4 cup

                          Fries:

                          Ingredient

                          Weight

                          Measure

                          Simplot SIDEWINDERS™ Fries: Junior Cut Steakhouse Savory Blend SIDEWINDERS™ Fries, Skin On

                          2.5 lbs.

                          1 bag

                          Herbs, fresh (optional)

                          as garnish

                          Microgreens (optional)

                          as garnish

                          Preparation Instructions:

                          Step 1

                          Preheat convection oven to 400°F.

                          Step 2

                          For the Kale Pesto, place kale leaves, pine nuts, olive oil, Parmesan, garlic cloves, salt and pepper flakes in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

                          Step 3

                          Fully slack grain blend. Toss with oil and place on sheet tray. Bake in convection oven, high fan, for 10-12 minutes.

                          Step 4

                          Prepare fries according to package instructions.

                          Step 5

                          Place fries on serving dish and top with kale pesto and crispy grains. Garnish with fresh herbs or microgreens if desired.

                          Products used in this recipe
                          Ancient Grains and Kale Blend Product Card
                          Simplot Good Grains™Ancient Grains and Kale Blend

                          Pack Size: 6/2.5lb

                          SKU: 10071179035046

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                          Junior Cut Steakhouse Savory Blend SIDEWINDERS™ Fries, Skin On Product Card
                          Simplot SIDEWINDERS™ FriesJunior Cut Steakhouse Savory Blend SIDEWINDERS™ Fries, Skin On

                          Pack Size: 6/4.5lb

                          SKU: 10071179054603

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