Shaved Asparagus And Kale Socca With Leek Pesto

• Socca (recipe from Food52)
• 1 cup chickpea flour
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup water, room temperature
• Leek pesto and Shaved Asparagus and Kale Salad
• 1 leek, tough ends removed, halved length-wish and chopped
• 1 cup cashews, toasted
• 1 clove garlic
• 3 teaspoons mellow white miso paste
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 thick asparagus stalks, shaved thinly
• 2 cups chopped kale, loosely packed
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• salt and pepper, to taste

1. For the leek pesto, in a food processor or high-speed blender, add the leek, cashews, garlic, Parmesan (if using), miso, and lemon juice. Blend until it reaches a uniform consistency, then add in the olive oil and blend until smooth. Taste and add salt, pepper, or more lemon juice, to taste.
2. For the socca, preheat the oven to 450 and place your cast iron skillet in the oven. In a medium bowl, combine the chickpea flour, salt, and pepper. Add in 1 cup of room temperature water and 2 tbsp of olive oil and whisk to combine. Let sit for 15 minutes, or until it resembles a thinner pancake batter. Add water if too thick.
3. Remove the pan from the oven, add 1 tbsp olive oil and swirl to coat. Pour in the batter and let bake for about 15 minutes, or until the center is firm and edges begin to turn golden. Set aside and let cool while you prepare the shaved asparagus and kale salad.
4. For the shaved asparagus and kale, in a mason jar, combine the red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, Dijon, salt, and pepper. Shake vigorously to emulsify. Place the kale in a medium bowl and pour half of the dressing on top. Using your hands, massage the kale for about 1 minute to break it down. Add in the shaved asparagus, mint, and remaining dressing. Toss gently to combine.
5. To assemble, spread about 1/2 cup (or more) on top of the socca in an even layer. Then top with the shaved asparagus, kale salad, and fresh grated Parmesan or Manchego cheese, if desired. Slice into wedges (like a pizza) and serve immediately!

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/54628-shaved-asparagus-and-kale-socca-with-leek-pesto (may not work)