Arugula Pesto
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Arugula Pesto blends fresh arugula, raw cashews, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and seasonings into a creamy green sauce with a peppery bite. The use of cashews softens the sharpness of arugula while lemon juice brightens the flavor. This pesto can be quickly made in a blender for a smooth texture or using a food processor for a coarser finish.
Description
This arugula pesto combines peppery arugula leaves with raw cashew nuts, providing a creamy base without traditional pine nuts. Extra-virgin olive oil smooths the mixture, while fresh lemon juice adds acidity and brightness, balancing the natural bitterness of the arugula. A clove of garlic contributes mild pungency, and seasoning with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper rounds out the flavor. Blending these ingredients until creamy produces a versatile pesto that can dress pasta, spread on bread, or complement grilled meats. The texture can be adjusted by using a blender for smoothness or a food processor for a chunkier sauce, according to preference.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups arugula
- ½ cup cashew nuts raw
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 garlic small clove
- sea salt heaping ¼ teaspoon
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the arugula, cashews, oil, lemon juice, water, garlic, salt, and several grinds of pepper and blend until creamy.
- See the blog post above for serving suggestions.
Notes
- For a chunkier, more traditional pesto texture, use a food processor instead of a blender.
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