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arugula pesto in rustic bowl with fresh ingredients

Arugula Pesto – Fresh, Flavorful & Easy | 5-Minute Recipe


  • Author: Susan J. Martin
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Fresh, peppery arugula pesto made in minutes. Perfect for pasta, bread, or soups.


Ingredients

Scale

2 cups fresh arugula

1/2 cup walnuts

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

2 garlic cloves

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

1. Pulse walnuts and garlic in food processor.

2. Add arugula and pulse until finely chopped.

3. With processor running, drizzle in olive oil until smooth.

4. Add Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; pulse to combine.

5. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Notes

Store in airtight jar for up to 5 days.

Freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tbsp
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: arugula pesto, pesto sauce, fresh pesto