Swiss Chard Pesto

A little change for your pesto recipe.  Using Swiss Chard and Feta cheese makes this recipe more tangy than the traditional basil pesto.

Swiss Chard Pesto

For PDF copy of recipe, Swiss Chard Pesto

Makes about ½ cup

 Ingredients:

• ¼ cup walnuts
• 2 cloves garlic
• ¼ cup hulled hemp seeds
• 1/8 cup feta cheese
• ½ cup packed Swiss chard leaves
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients in food processor or blender.
2. Serve with noodles or steamed vegetables; as spread for sandwiches instead of mayo, or as base for crostini appetizers with chicken or beef pieces.