Best Swiss Chard Pesto With Almonds And Pecorino Recipes

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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

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

WHOLE-WHEAT SPAGHETTI WITH SWISS CHARD AND PECORINO CHEESE



Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Swiss Chard and Pecorino Cheese image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, thinly sliced
2 bunches Swiss chard, trimmed and chopped (about 14 cups)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper
8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons freshly grated Pecorino cheese
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the chard and saute until it wilts, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes with their juices, wine, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer until the tomatoes begin to break down and the chard is very tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Season the chard mixture, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring frequently, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the spaghetti. Add the spaghetti to the chard mixture and toss to combine.
  • Transfer the pasta to serving bowls. Sprinkle the olives, cheese, and pine nuts and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calorie, Fat 10.5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 4 milligrams, Sodium 474 milligrams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 9 grams

EASY BASIL PESTO WITH ALMONDS



Easy Basil Pesto with Almonds image

Save some money using garden-grown basil and almonds in place of pricey pine nuts. This recipe is easy, fast, and very tasty. Summer on a plate! Serve over warm pasta with a side salad and a nice loaf of bread. I also spread this on toast. If you have left over, put in a small jar and drizzle some olive oil over the top. Keep refrigerated.

Provided by SAS4U

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

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups fresh basil leaves
½ cup Parmesan cheese
¼ cup whole raw almonds
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed
1 clove garlic, peeled

Steps:

  • Combine basil, Parmesan cheese, almonds, olive oil, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until blended. Pour in more olive oil, with the processor running, until pesto is thick and smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 154 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

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