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Arugula Pesto Recipe

A fresh and peppery twist on traditional pesto.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups arugula packed
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup pine nuts toasted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. Combine arugula, parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
  2. Pulse until finely chopped.
  3. With the processor running, gradually add olive oil and blend until smooth.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Arugula, Pesto
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