Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto Recipe

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Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto
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Directions:

  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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2909.25 Kcal (12180 kJ)
Calories from fat 2660.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 295.57g 455%
Cholesterol 24.95mg 8%
Sodium 2624.13mg 109%
Potassium 2992.69mg 64%
Total Carbs 59.21g 20%
Sugars 15.13g 61%
Dietary Fiber 31.61g 126%
Protein 45.47g 91%
Vitamin C 160.4mg 267%
Iron 17.9mg 100%
Calcium 795.4mg 80%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 319.31 Kcal (1337 kJ)
Calories from fat 291.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.44g 455%
Cholesterol 2.74mg 8%
Sodium 288.02mg 109%
Potassium 328.47mg 64%
Total Carbs 6.5g 20%
Sugars 1.66g 61%
Dietary Fiber 3.47g 126%
Protein 4.99g 91%
Vitamin C 17.6mg 267%
Iron 2mg 100%
Calcium 87.3mg 80%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 82
    Points
  • 84
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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