Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto

This tasty Swiss chard pesto uses pecans in place of the more usual pine nuts and adds Swiss chard leaves in addition to basil.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 228 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.