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Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto

By: MeghanO

"This tasty pesto is delicious tossed with warm pasta and chicken or spread on garlic bread."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
5 Min

Ready In:
25 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 1 1/4 cup

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

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.
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.