Arugula Pesto

Name: Arugula Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 cups
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh arugula; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

Move over, basil! We're loving arugula pesto. Here's how you can make pesto at home with a different green.

Ingredients

4 cups fresh arugula
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions

Place the first 4 ingredients in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add walnuts and lemon juice; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 162 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 145mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Arugula pesto has a nutty, bright flavor. It can be served on crostini or pizzas or tossed with pasta. For a more pronounced nutty flavor, toast the walnuts first. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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