Arugula Pesto
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Arugula Pesto
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Spoon this tasty arugula pesto over cheesy tortellini, brush onto crusty french bread, or slather on flaky salmon fillets for pure pesto deliciousness!
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Ingredients
- 2 TBSP toasted pine nuts or walnuts
- 1 clove of garlic, smashed and minced
- 1 ½ cups arugula (packed)
- ½ TBSP fresh lemon or lime juice
- pinch of each: sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 3-4 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesean Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven or toaster oven to 350℉.
- Toast nuts on a foil lined baking sheet for approx 4-6 minutes until fragrant and slightly browned.
- Give them a rough chop and add to a food processor along with garlic.
- Allow processor blades to chop garlic and walnuts until very finely minced and sticking to the sides.
- Scrape down the sides and add arugula, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend well, slowly streaming the olive oil into the processor while the mixture purees.
- Pulse in parmesan cheese and add any additional seasoning to taste.
- Add to pasta, spread on sandwiches, or pesto it up your favorite way! Enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
203mg
(8%)
Potassium
69mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
276IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
160mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 276IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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