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Arugula Pesto
Arugula Pesto is a vibrant variation on classic pesto Genovese
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 101 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- 1 clove garlic smashed
- 1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts
- 1/3 cup grated Asiago cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- sea salt
- fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup good extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients except the olive oil in the bowl of a food processor. Stuff the arugula down, if necessary.
- Pulse the machine until the arugula breaks down, scraping the sides of the bowl once or twice, and then drizzle in the oil until you have a smooth sauce. Taste the pesto and adjust the seasonings if you need to.
- Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1Tbsp
Calories
101kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
36mg
(2%)
Potassium
70mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
229IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Tbsp | |
| Calories | 101kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 229IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.