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Swiss Chard Garlic Scape Pesto

Swiss Chard Garlic Scape Pesto

Course condiment
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 101 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch garlic scapes tough parts cut off; tender parts cut into pieces
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard leaves only
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Blanch swiss chard leaves in boiling water for 30 seconds, just to remove chalky taste. Rinse under cold water and squeeze out water.

  2. Put blanched swiss chard and garlic scapes in the bowl of a food processor and process until still slightly chunky.

  3. Gradually pour olive oil in to feeder tube and continue processing until smooth.

  4. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  5. Store in container; top off with olive oil before storing.

Nutrition Facts
Swiss Chard Garlic Scape Pesto
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 55mg2%
Potassium 95mg3%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 1529IU31%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.