Arugula-Walnut Pesto
Here’s a fresh and delicious alternative to the more traditional basil pesto. Serve as a sauce for pasta or thin with a bit of olive oil to make a dressing for raw or cooked vegetables.
Filed Under: Mediterranean Diet, Vegetarian & Vegan Diet, Dips & Sauces, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Quick & Easy
Active time
10 minutesYield
8 servingsServing Size
¼ cupNutrition
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Ingredients
¾ cup California walnuts, toasted
1 bunch arugula, washed, with stems removed (2 ounces of clean stemmed leaves)
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon (about 3 cloves) chopped garlic
1 tablespoon grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine all of the ingredients and process for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides of the bowl, until the pesto is smooth. Toss with your favorite pasta or salad.
Recipe and photo courtesy of the California Walnut Board.
Nutrition
Calories: 200Fat: 21g
Saturated fat: 3g
Sodium: 150mg
Carbohydrate: 2.5g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
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