FIve Minute Lemon Arugula Pesto

Name: FIve Minute Lemon Arugula Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups baby arugula; 1 small clove garlic; 1/2 cup almonds; Juice and zest of one lemon; kosher salt; black pepper; pinch cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup grated parmesan

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
190 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Italian

FIve Minute Lemon Arugula Pesto

Jacqueline Bell

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This Lemon Arugula Pesto comes together in five minutes! It's healthy, peppery, bright, fresh, and has a little bit of a kick to it!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups baby arugula packed
1 small clove garlic
1/2 cup almonds Sliced, slivered, or whole. Pine nuts, walnuts, or other nuts can also be used!
Juice and zest of one lemon
kosher salt to taste
black pepper to taste
pinch cayenne pepper optional
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup grated parmesan Romano, or cotija cheese (optional)

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Instructions

Add all ingredients except for olive oil and cheese to a food processor.
Turn food processor on. While it is running, drizzle the olive oil (1/2 cup) in gradually.
Once the ingredients are well blended and pesto looks smooth, uncover and add cheese, if using. Pulse to combine.
Serve spread on toast, mixed with pasta, on cooked grilled chicken or steak- or eat with a spoon!

Notes

Store pesto in your fridge in an airtight container for up to two weeks, or freeze for up to 6 months.
Traditional parmesan cheese may not be suitable for a strict vegetarian diet because it contains animal rennet. Look for a suitable vegetarian substitute, such as a parmesan made with plant rennet.
The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 190kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 65mg (3%) Potassium 87mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 155IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	190kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	2g	1%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	19g	29%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	4mg	1%
Sodium	65mg	3%
Potassium	87mg	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	155IU	3%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	78mg	8%
Iron	1mg	6%