Description
Fresh Arugula Walnut Pesto – Bold, Nutty & Flavorful
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh arugula (about 60 g)
- 1/2 cup walnuts (60 g)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 g)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (80 ml)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the arugula thoroughly. Peel the garlic clove.
- Add arugula, walnuts, garlic, and Parmesan cheese to a food processor or blender. Pulse until the ingredients are roughly chopped.
- Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the mixture while blending. Continue processing until the pesto becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend briefly until everything is fully combined.
- Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning if needed. Add a little more olive oil if you prefer a thinner consistency.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Arugula Walnut Pesto