Arugula Basil Pesto
A vibrant and refreshing pesto made with arugula, basil, and pecans, perfect for pasta, sandwiches, and grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine your greens and nuts in a food processor.
- Pulse the ingredients until finely chopped.
- Drizzle in the olive oil while processing until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Store in a sealed container or serve immediately.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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