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A close up of a blue bowl filled with arugula pesto.
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5 from 4 votes

Arugula Basil Pesto

A bright and peppery pesto, balanced with olive oil and toasty pecans. Pesto is such a versatile spread and is so easy to make!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 72kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups arugula
  • 2 cups basil
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup pecans toasted
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or more, to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a food processor bowl, and process until smooth.
  • Taste, and adjust salt and lemon if necessary.
  • Serve on pasta, salads, or use as a sandwich spread.

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Nutrition

Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 53mg | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 3.8mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 0.4mg