Author Notes: Chard and walnuts make a darker, heartier pesto that is fresh, filling, and cheaper to make. We have experimented with quite a few alternative pestos, and this one turned out to be our favorite. —Savory Love
Serves: 4
Ingredients
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2
cups green chard leaves, de-stemmed, packed
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1/3
cup walnuts, roughly chopped and toasted
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3/4
cup parmesan cheese
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3/4
cup olive oil
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1/4
teaspoon red pepper flakes
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a food processor, pulse the walnuts, cheese, and chili flakes together until smooth.
- Add the chard leaves and blend.
- Pour the oil in through the top slowly and steady to help emulsify and blend until completely smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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