Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto

Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto

Recipe by MeghanO from allrecipes.com

25 Mins.

Ingredients

10

10 servings

  • 0.5 cup olive oil, divided
  • 10 leaves Swiss chard, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup basil leaves
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 (3 ounce) package grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir Swiss chard and garlic in hot oil until chard leaves have wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Process basil, pecans, sea salt, Parmesan cheese, and remaining olive oil in a food processor until all the ingredients are well integrated. Add Swiss chard mixture and lemon juice to the food processor; continue pulsing until the mixture is puréed. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Facts

Per 10 servings

  • Calories: 228
  • Carbohydrate: 4g
  • Fat: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Sugar: 1g

Related Recipes

Basil Pecan Pesto

Basil Pecan Pesto

Pecan Parsley Pepper Pesto

Pecan Parsley Pepper Pesto

Proper Pesto

Proper Pesto

Pesto

Pesto

Fresh Basil Pesto

Fresh Basil Pesto

Faux Pesto

Faux Pesto

Basil Pesto and 3-Cheese Naan Pizza

Basil Pesto and 3-Cheese Naan Pizza

Fabulous Cilantro Pesto

Fabulous Cilantro Pesto

Sunflower Seed and Basil Pesto

Sunflower Seed and Basil Pesto

Pesto Sauce

Pesto Sauce

Pesto Genovese (Authentic Italian Basil Pesto)

Pesto Genovese (Authentic Italian Basil Pesto)

Cheese and Pecan Pasta Salad

Cheese and Pecan Pasta Salad