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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

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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.