Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto

Name: Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Ingredients: ½ cup olive oil, divided; 10 leaves Swiss chard, chopped; 🧄 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 cup basil leaves; 1 cup pecans; 🧂 ½ teaspoon sea salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 🧂 Salt to taste; Ground black pepper to taste; 1 (3 ounce) package grated Parmesan cheese

Cost $8.5, save $14

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5 Min
10 Servings
$8.5

Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto

Cost $8.5, save $14

Source: Recommended by CookPal

5 Min
10 Servings
$8.5

INGREDIENTS

Oil
- ½ cup olive oil, divided
Vegetables
- 10 leaves Swiss chard, chopped
- 🧄 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup basil leaves
Nuts
- 1 cup pecans
Seasonings
- 🧂 ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 🧂 Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
Dairy
- 1 (3 ounce) package grated Parmesan cheese

STEPS

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.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

228

Calories

5
Protein
4
Carbs
22
Fats

💡 Use fresh basil to enhance the flavor of the pesto.This pesto can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.Consider substituting pecans with walnuts or pine nuts depending on availability and preference.