Arugula Pesto
Mar 21, 2025 02:55 PM
Arugula basil is a simple and delicious twist on classic basil pesto! This recipe is easy to make, affordable and full of fresh flavor.
Arugula pesto is one of my favorite recipe components. It deserves the spotlight! If you enjoy arugula and basil pesto, you’ll love arugula pesto. It’s just as lovely as the regular kind.
As much as I appreciate traditional pesto made with basil, arugula pesto has a few advantages. For one, it offers an interesting twist on a familiar flavor profile. It’s also less expensive—buying fresh basil can add up at the grocery store. Year-round, it’s generally easier to find good arugula than basil. Lastly, arugula pesto doesn’t turn brown on the top like basil pesto can (no blanching required).
Ingredients:
- ½ cup walnut or pecan halves, almonds or pepitas
- 2 ½ ounces fresh arugula (about 3 cups, loosely packed—thick stems removed if not using baby arugula)
- ½ cup (1 ¼ ounces) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt, to taste
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
15 minutes
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