Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto

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This tasty Swiss chard pesto is delicious tossed with warm pasta and chicken or spread on garlic bread.

Submitted by MeghanO

Updated on August 8, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

1 1/4 cups

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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
1 (3 ounce) package grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

228	Calories
22g	Fat
4g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 228
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 7mg	2%
Sodium 319mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g	11%
Vitamin C 16mg	18%
Calcium 136mg	10%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 261mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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