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Arugula Pesto Recipe

Arugula Pesto

Amy
This vibrant Arugula Pesto is a game-changer, blending peppery arugula with creamy Parmesan and nutty pine nuts in just 5 minutes. Its bold, fresh flavor adds a zesty kick to pasta, sandwiches, or even roasted veggies, making it a versatile kitchen staple.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • blender

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Heaping
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a blender, combine the arugula, cashews, oil, lemon juice, water, garlic, salt, and several grinds of pepper and blend until creamy.
  • See the blog post above for serving suggestions.
Keyword arugula, basil, Parmesan, pesto, pine nuts
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