Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This tasty pesto is delicious tossed with warm pasta and chicken or spread on garlic bread. Ingredients:
1/2 cup olive oil, divided |
10 leaves swiss chard, chopped |
4 cloves garlic, chopped |
1 cup basil leaves |
1 cup pecans |
1/2 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 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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