swiss chard and pecan pesto

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• 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.