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    Wild Ramp and Swiss Chard Pesto

    Published: May 20, 2019 · Modified: May 17, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you buy an item in my links, at no charge to you.

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    Total Time 20 minutes
    Number of Servings 8
    Wild Ramp and Swiss Chard Pesto - Domestic Dreamboat #pesto #wildramps #glutenfree #vegetarian

    With a rich, garlicky flavor and thick, spreadable texture, this Wild Ramp and Swiss Chard Pesto is a great springtime addition to all your favorite foods.

    Wild Ramp and Swiss Chard Pesto - Domestic Dreamboat #pesto #wildramps #glutenfree #vegetarian

    What are Wild Ramps?

    If you've never had ramps before, they look a bit like a scallion, but with a pinkish stalk, and leafier top. The flavor of them is a bit of a garlic-onion combo, leaning heavier on garlic. They grow in the Eastern US and Canada, with their harvest season occurring in the spring.

    Wild Ramp and Swiss Chard Pesto - Domestic Dreamboat #pesto #wildramps #glutenfree #vegetarian

    I had never had wild ramps before I moved to Wisconsin 6 years ago. To be honest, I don't think I had ever even heard of them. They just don't grow where I lived before. So when I started getting ramps with my CSA every spring, I had to figure out what to do with this unfamiliar ingredient.

    I tried a few different dishes that used ramps: I put them in frittatas, on pizza, and simply grilled, as a side dish. They were all fine, but when I got around to making Wild Ramp and Swiss Chard Pesto, I pretty much stopped experimenting with other ramp recipes. I have made 3 batches of it so far this year!

    Wild Ramp and Swiss Chard Pesto - Domestic Dreamboat #pesto #wildramps #glutenfree #vegetarian

    You can use this pesto as you would use any other. Serving it with pasta is certainly a good choice, but I also like it as a vegetable dip, spread on crackers, or as a sandwich spread. But I've most often been eating it spread on crusty toast with a fried egg on top. There are days in the past week that I've eaten it for 2 meals a day!

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    Wild Ramp and Swiss Chard Pesto Nutrition Notes:

    Most of the calories in this pesto come from heart-healthy fats from the walnuts and olive oil, but some are saturated fats from the Parmesan. I don't recommend altering this recipe as it may negatively affect the flavor.

    Wild Ramp and Swiss Chard Pesto - Domestic Dreamboat #pesto #wildramps #glutenfree #vegetarian
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    Wild Ramp and Swiss Chard Pesto

    Carissa Serink
    With a rich, garlicky flavor and thick, spreadable texture, this Wild Ramp and Swiss Chard Pesto is a great springtime addition to all your favorite foods.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 110kcal
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    Ingredients

    • ½ cup walnuts
    • 4 ounces Swiss chard, washed
    • 2 ounces wild ramps, cleaned, root ends trimmed
    • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil

    Instructions

    • Toast walnuts in a small, dry skillet over medium heat until they are lightly browned and fragrant. Remove from heat and cool.
    • Coarsely chop the Swiss chard leaves and stems and the ramps. Add them both to the bowl of a food processor with the walnuts, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Process until everything is finely chopped, about 10-15 seconds. Slowly stream in the olive oil until the mixture forms a thick paste, using a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
    • Serve with pasta, as a sandwich spread, as a raw vegetable dip, or in any other way you think might be delicious. One of my favorite ways to eat it is spread on crusty toast with a fried egg on top. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 260mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g

    Nutrition Disclaimer: I try my best to make sure the nutrition information I provide is accurate to provide you with the best information possible. However, due to ingredient discrepancies and other factors, the above nutrition information should be considered an estimation only.

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