Photo: Mike Kenneally
Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto
9 ingredients
20 min + 5 min
1 1/4 cup
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"This tasty pesto is delicious tossed with warm pasta and chicken or spread on garlic bread."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
272
Calories
11g
Protein
23g
Fat
8g
Carbs
Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Pecan | 1 half (4g) | 20 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Swiss Chard | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
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
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