Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto

Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto
  • 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
  • 10 leaves Swiss chard, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup basil leaves
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 (3 ounce) package grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste


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

04/20/2018
Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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