Arugula Pesto

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Arugula makes a great pesto. It's beautiful, fragrant, peppery, and bright. I blend it with almonds and garlic for a combo that was just amazing on a grilled steak. Subtle it's not, but that's okay sometimes.

By

John Mitzewich

Updated on June 11, 2024

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

½ cup arugula leaves, or more to taste
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup raw almonds
4 cloves garlic
salt to taste

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add arugula and cook until bright green, about 30 seconds. Remove arugula to a bowl full of ice water for several minutes until cold. Drain and wring out arugula.
Pulse arugula, olive oil, almonds, and garlic together in a blender, scraping down the sides, until mixture just becomes a coarse puree. Pour puree into a bowl and season with salt.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

210	Calories
22g	Fat
3g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 210
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Sodium 40mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g	4%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Calcium 29mg	2%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 79mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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