Swiss Chard Pesto

you can substitute kale or spinach

2 c. fresh swiss chard, packed (I think most heads are about 4 cups, so you could make 2 batches of this)
1/2 c. freshley grated Parmesan or Romano cheese (or even feta)
1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil (I used 1/4 c.)
1/3 c. walnuts
3 or more medium sized garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Pulse walnuts in food processor a few times until chopped. Add swiss chard and pulse a few more times until integrated pretty well. Add the garlic and pulse a few times more.

Slowly drizzle the extra virgin olive oil into the mixture while the food processor is on. Scrape down the sides every now and then to keep everything mixing. Add the graded cheese and mix until blended. Add salt and pepper to taste. Makes one cup of pesto.

Spoon over bread, serve with pasta...can also be frozen.

For a creamier taste, add 2 oz. cream cheese to pesto with pasta.