Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto Recipe

Prep Time::20 mins

Cook Time::5 mins

Total Time::25 mins

Servings::10

Yield::1 1/4 cups

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.

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