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Farfalle with Swiss Chard Pesto
5 from 9 votes

Farfalle with Swiss Chard Pesto

a quick and easy weeknight meal that can be prepared ahead of time. A vegan recipe that can be made gluten free 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 370 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, American

Ingredients

  • 1.5-2 cups farfalle pasta cooked al-dente with salt (or any pasta of choice. Use gf pasta for gf
  • 5 swiss chard big leaves and soft ribs
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or organic canola oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or black pepper
  • 1/2 cup basil or use 2 Tablespoons basil pesto, packed
  • 1/4 cup cashew nuts raw
  • 1-2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup water coz my blender needs some water to blend well. and hence made about 1 cup of pesto

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil/canola in a pan on low-medium heat, add garlic and chopped Swiss chard. Cook covered on low for 4-6 minutes or until the chard just about starts to wilt.
  2. Blend with basil, pepper, Extra virgin olive oil cashews and a little water if needed. The pesto can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, without any change in color.
  3. Cook pasta, and serve topped with the pesto.
  4. Garnish with some powdered Raw cashew mixed with nutritional yeast and pepper flakes.

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 370kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 416mg (17%) Potassium 703mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 7805IU (156%) Vitamin C 38.9mg (43%) Calcium 98mg (10%) Iron 4.1mg (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 370

% Daily Value*

Calories 370kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 416mg 17%
Potassium 703mg 15%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 7805IU 156%
Vitamin C 38.9mg 43%
Calcium 98mg 10%
Iron 4.1mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.