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Arugula Pesto

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  • 5 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $4.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • ½ cup arugula leaves, or more to taste
    • â…“ cup olive oil
    • â…“ cup raw almonds
    • 🧄 4 cloves garlic
    • 🧂 Salt to taste

STEPS

1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add arugula and cook until bright green, about 30 seconds. Remove arugula to a bowl full of ice water for several minutes until cold. Drain and wring out arugula.

2

Pulse arugula, olive oil, almonds, and garlic together in a blender, scraping down the sides, until mixture just becomes a coarse puree.

3

Pour puree into a bowl and season with salt.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

210

Calories

  • 2g
    Protein
  • 3g
    Carbs
  • 22g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

For a creamier pesto, add a small amount of Parmesan cheese.You can replace arugula with spinach for a milder flavor.Toast the almonds for added depth and nuttiness.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.