SWISS CHARD AND PECAN PESTO

Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto image

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

Provided by MeghanO

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 319.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g