Description
A vibrant and flavorful Arugula Pesto that adds a peppery punch to any dish. Perfect for pasta, grilled chicken, and as a spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds, pinenuts, or smoked almonds
- 1/2 cup packed basil leaves
- 1 cup packed baby arugula
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2–3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/3–1/2 cup light flavored olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients; peel garlic, wash and dry arugula and basil, and toast the nuts if needed.
- Place all ingredients into a food processor and pulse until uniformly chopped and well combined.
- Adjust the consistency with more olive oil for a looser pesto or more almonds for a thicker texture.
- Taste the pesto and adjust salt and lemon juice as needed.
- Transfer to a mason jar for storage; it will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Notes
Fresh ingredients yield the best flavors. Experiment with different nuts or add parmesan for a cheesy version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: arugula pesto, green sauce, Italian condiment, fresh pesto, easy recipes
