Arugula Pesto

Name: Arugula Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3/4 cup.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh arugula; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 cup olive oil

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Makes

3/4 cup

Updated: Dec. 03, 2022

We had an abundance of arugula in our garden, so I turned it into pesto. The flavor of arugula can vary from mild to peppery. If it's very spicy, try substituting spinach for half of it and that should balance it out nicely. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

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Ingredients

4 cups fresh arugula
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup olive oil

Directions

Pulse first six ingredients in a food processor until chopped. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream until mixture is smooth. Store tightly covered in refrigerator; use within 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 43 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat.

Arugula Pesto

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