Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto

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.