Arugula Pesto
This versatile sauce can be served over pasta or as a dip with crudites. Explore variations on the recipe by substituting different greens, such as basil, carrot tops, spinach, etc.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup + 2 Tablespoons (200 ml) olive oil
- 3 cups (35 g) arugula
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 cups (35 g) baby spinach
- ⅔ cup (85 g) pine nuts
- 1 cup (120 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
- Place ⅔ cup (150 ml) olive oil, arugula, garlic, spinach, pine nuts, cheese, salt, and pepper into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 6.
- Pulse 10 times, using the tamper to press the ingredients toward the blades.
- Select Variable 1 and start the machine.
- Add 2 Tablespoons olive oil through the lid plug opening and blend for 10 seconds.
Nutrition Information
| Serving Size | ¼ cup (60 ml) |
| Amount Per Servings | |
| Calories | 360 |
| Total Fat | 36 |
| Saturated Fat | 6 |
| Cholesterol | 10 |
| Sodium | 290 |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3 |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 |
| Sugars | 1 |
| Protein | 7 |
Arugula Pesto is rated
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Rated 4 out of
5
by
PQPantrySan from
Great use of Arugula and other greens
An easy recipe, most of the prep is grating the Parmesan. Found that I needed to add more salt. Use on grilled salmon and as a topping for hamburgers.
Date published: 2018-04-25
Rated 4 out of
5
by
TammyP from
Vibrant green looks really nice
I prefer a basil pesto, but arugula makes a nice change. It’s a beautiful color, to make your presentation lovely. It goes really well on fish, and if you like the peppery taste of arugula, this will wow you.
Date published: 2019-07-26
