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Easy arugula walnut pesto is the perfect sauce for pasta, gnocchi, sandwiches or anything else you can think of, and it only takes 10 minutes to make!
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Arugula Walnut Pesto

Easy arugula walnut pesto is the perfect sauce for pasta, gnocchi, sandwiches or anything else you can think of, and it only takes 10 minutes to make!
Course Sauces and Condiments
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 173kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 packed cups arugula (3-4 cups if loosely packed)
  • 1/3 cup walnuts (lightly toasted)
  • 2 - 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan*
  • Salt and pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Blend first 5 ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth, only using 2 garlic cloves. Slowly pour in olive oil while processing. Season to taste with salt and pepper and add more garlic if needed. Will keep for about a week in the fridge.

Notes

*If not using the full amount within a week, pesto can be preserved by freezing in ice cube trays. If you plan to freeze, it is best to omit the cheese and add fresh after thawing.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 0.3mg