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Arugula Pesto

This simple and delicious pesto is a perfect way to add some flavor to any dish. Featuring a blend of peppery arugula, garlic, and walnuts, it's the perfect accompaniment to pasta, pizza, and more.

Tasty Team
91% would make again

Under 30 minutes

Arugula Pesto

Inspired by tasty.co

Under 30 minutes

Ingredients

for 6 servings

  • 4 cups fresh arugula (80 g), packed
  • ⅓ cup walnuts (35 g)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup olive oil (80 g)

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 150
  • Fat 16g
  • Carbs 1g
  • Fiber 0g
  • Sugar 0g
  • Protein 1g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. In a food processor, combine the arugula, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, water, and salt, and process until finely chopped.
  2. Slowly stream in the olive oil while continuing to process until the pesto is smooth.
  3. Serve on grain bowls, pizza, pasta, toast, and more!
  4. Enjoy!
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Arugula Pesto

Inspired by tasty.co