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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
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 370 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1.5-2 cups Farfalle cooked al-dente with salt (or any pasta of choice. Use gf pasta for gf)
- 5 big Swiss chard leaves and soft ribs
- 4 cloves of 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 packed basil or use 2 Tablespoons basil pesto
- 1/4 cup raw cashews
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Cook pasta, and serve topped with the pesto.
- Garnish with some powdered Raw cashew mixed with nutritional yeast and pepper flakes.
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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
(20%)
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: 2servings
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.