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Arugula and Walnut Pesto Recipe

Arugula and Walnut Pesto makes the perfect pesto to keep on hand to use in so many recipes! Get this fabulous pesto recipe you are sure to love!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 89 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups arugula
  • 2-3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 /4 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 /2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 - 1 /4 - 1 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 /4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated

Instructions

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  1. Add arugula, garlic, walnuts, and salt to the bowl of a food processor.
  2. Turn food processor on and begin slowly pouring olive oil through the chute of the machine, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  3. Store in the refrigerator for a few days or freeze in ice cube trays and then store in zip top bags for a few months.
  4. Add Parmesan cheese to pesto when ready to use.

Notes

  • Makes 1 cup. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1tablespoon Calories 89kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 0.68g (0%) Protein 2.12g (4%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1.8g (9%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 149mg (6%) Potassium 32mg (1%) Vitamin A 155IU (3%) Vitamin C 66mg (73%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 89

% Daily Value*

Serving 1tablespoon
Calories 89kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 0.68g 0%
Protein 2.12g 4%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1.8g 9%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g 9%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 149mg 6%
Potassium 32mg 1%
Vitamin A 155IU 3%
Vitamin C 66mg 73%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.