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Arugula-Walnut Pesto
Arugula-Walnut Pesto
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Arugula-Walnut Pesto is a fresh and delicious alternative to more traditional basil pestos.  

  • Servings: 4
  • Prep Time: 10m
  • Cook Time: N/A
Vegetarian Quick
Ingredients

3/4 cup California walnuts, toasted

1 bunch arugula, washed, with stems removed (2 ounces of clean stemmed leaves)

1/2 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon (about 3 cloves) chopped garlic

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

*Try with Chef Alvin's Farfalle with Applewood Smoked Chicken and Arugula-Walnut Pesto

Directions
  1. In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine all of the ingredients and process for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides of the bowl, until the pesto is smooth.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 397
  • Total Fat: 42 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 22 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 1 mg
  • Sodium: 315 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g