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Arugula pesto (rocket pesto)
An easy, tasty variation on a classic pesto that's perfect with pasta.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 3 -4
Calories: 267 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 oz pine nuts
- 2 ½ oz arugula rocket
- 1 clove garlic small-medium, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 oz parmesan grated
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil or virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Lightly toast the pine nuts either in a dry frying pan over a medium heat or under the broiler/grill until lightly brown. Keep an eye on them as you don't want to burn them and they can go quickly.
- Put the arugula/rocket in a food processor and pulse until well chopped. Scrape down the sides, as needed. Add the garlic and pine nuts and pulse to break everything up. Then add the parmesan and pulse to mix. Again, scrape down as you go as needed.
- Add the olive oil while the food processor is running, if an option, or else add a little at a time, pulsing in between. Stir and either use or transfer to a sealable container and cover with a layer of olive oil and store in the fridge until needed.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
158mg
(7%)
Potassium
143mg
(4%)
Vitamin A
635IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
3.9mg
(4%)
Calcium
150mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3-4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 158mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 635IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 3.9mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.