Arugula Walnut Pesto
This is a variation of our pesto base recipe. Blend arugula, walnuts, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil, and garlic, and top fish, chicken or pasta for the easiest arugula walnut pesto ever!
Servings: 16 Tablespoons (1 cup total)
Calories: 98kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups packed fresh arugula leaves
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup shredded parmesan
- ½ cup walnuts
- 1 medium garlic clove
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place arugula, oil, parmesan, walnuts, and garlic in a blender and puree until fairly smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- To store, pour into container and top with a little extra virgin olive oil to keep your pesto nice and green. Enjoy!
Notes
Be sure to pack the arugula in the measuring cup, but don't pack so much that the leaves keep coming out the top.
Blend/process until you reach your desired texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 0.2mg