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Arugula Pesto Recipe

A fresh and peppery twist on the classic pesto, perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups arugula
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup pine nuts toasted
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. Combine arugula, parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor.
  2. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.
  3. With the processor running, slowly add olive oil until the pesto is smooth.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Pesto
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