Arugula Pesto Recipe
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Arugula Pesto Recipe
Description
The Arugula Pesto Recipe uses packed baby arugula combined with toasted pumpkin seeds to deliver a sauce featuring the peppery green’s distinctive bite balanced by the nuts’ earthiness. Parmesan cheese adds a salty, savory richness, and lemon juice provides acidity that lifts the flavors. Garlic and salt season the mixture, with olive oil blending everything into a smooth, spreadable consistency.
The ingredients are processed together, occasionally scraping down the sides to achieve an even texture. This pesto’s flavor is noticeably peppery but less sharp than if mature arugula were used, which contains stronger pungency. It can be used to toss with pasta, spread on sandwiches, or as a dip.
Using baby arugula ensures a milder taste and year-round availability. Toasting the pumpkin seeds enhances their nutty aroma, improving the overall depth of flavor. This relatively simple pesto offers a fresh, green alternative to classic basil versions.
Ingredients
- 3 cups arugula packed - see notes
- ¾ cup olive oil
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds toasted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to your food processor.
- Blend on high speed until mostly smooth stopping a few times to scrape the edges.
Notes
- Baby arugula is preferred for its milder peppery flavor and easy availability throughout the year.
- Using mature arugula results in a much stronger peppery taste, so adjust to preference.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 tablespoon | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 91IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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