Ingredients for - Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto

1. Olive oil, divided ½ cup
2. Swiss chard, chopped 10 leaves
3. Garlic, chopped 4 cloves
4. Basil leaves 1 cup
5. Pecans 1 cup
6. Sea salt ½ teaspoon
7. Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
8. Grated Parmesan cheese 1 (3 ounce) package
9. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 (3 ounce) package

How to cook deliciously - Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto

1 . Stage

Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir Swiss chard and garlic in hot oil until chard leaves have wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

2 . Stage

Process basil, pecans, sea salt, Parmesan cheese, and remaining olive oil in a food processor until all the ingredients are well integrated. Add Swiss chard mixture and lemon juice to the food processor; continue pulsing until the mixture is puréed. Season with salt and pepper.