Arugula Walnut Pesto

Gluten Free
Health score
5%
Arugula Walnut Pesto
45 min.
4
179kcal

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This Arugula Walnut Pesto is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. With a vibrant green color and a unique flavor profile, it's sure to impress. The recipe is easy to adjust to your taste preferences, making it a fun and creative process. Whether you use a mortar and pestle or a food processor, the end result is a flavorful paste that can be used as a dip, spread, or sauce.

The key ingredients in this pesto are arugula, garlic, walnuts, olive oil, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. By playing with the amounts of these ingredients, you can create a pesto that suits your taste buds. The arugula provides a peppery and slightly bitter taste, while the garlic and walnuts add a savory punch. The olive oil, lemon juice, and cheese bring everything together, creating a creamy and tangy base.

One of the best things about this pesto is its versatility. You can toss it with pasta, spread it on crostini, use it as a pizza topping, or even stir it into a frittata. It's a great way to add flavor and nutrition to your meals. Plus, it's gluten-free and can be made in under an hour. So, if you're looking for a new condiment to spice up your dishes, this Arugula Walnut Pesto is definitely worth trying!

Ingredients

  • handfuls arugula cleaned
  • cloves garlic 
  • small handful walnuts crushed
  • servings olive oil extra virgin as needed
  •  juice of lemon 
  • small handful parmesan grated
  • servings salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • mortar and pestle

Directions

  1. With this recipe you play with the amount of ingredients based on your likes & the strength of the garlic, arugula, etc.
  2. Best to use a mortar & pestle but if you dont have one the food processor works just fine.
  3. In the mortal & pestle or the processor start off with your arugula and a drizzle of oil to get it working. Once pulverized add in 1 clove of garlic & continue to grind. Now add in your nuts, lemon juice and a bit of salt & pepper & give it one more grind. At this point abandon the mortal & pestle or the machine & dump the mixture into a bowl.
  4. Add a small handful of cheese and while continuously mixing add in the olive oil until you achieve your desired consistency. For crostini I would leave as a paste, for a pasta sauce keep it a bit looser - this is all based on the amount of olive oil you use.
  5. Now recheck your seasonings - more garlic? A little light on the acid?
  6. Add a squeeze of lemon. Is it flat? A pinch of salt will wake it up.
  7. Let sit for an hour or so to let the flavors incorporate. Store in the fridge. It will last a few days before the arugula will turn.
  8. Serve tossed over fresh pasta or rubbed over toasty bread with a ribbon of parmesan, a delicious topping for pizza or a beautiful frittata with a dollop of arugula pesto! There are a million ways to use this - enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories179kcal
Protein3.35%
Fat92%
Carbs4.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.25
Glycemic Load
0.24
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.3073913043478%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.2mg
Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.43mg
Kaempferol
3.49mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.83mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:179.06kcal
8.95%
Fat:19.04g
29.3%
Saturated Fat:2.44g
15.28%
Carbohydrates:2.17g
0.72%
Net Carbohydrates:1.47g
0.53%
Sugar:0.6g
0.67%
Cholesterol:0.17mg
0.06%
Sodium:201.13mg
8.74%
Protein:1.56g
3.12%
Vitamin K:19.55µg
18.62%
Manganese:0.3mg
15.11%
Vitamin E:2.12mg
14.16%
Copper:0.13mg
6.53%
Vitamin C:4.73mg
5.74%
Vitamin A:241.27IU
4.83%
Folate:18.59µg
4.65%
Magnesium:17.3mg
4.33%
Phosphorus:34.63mg
3.46%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.03%
Calcium:28.38mg
2.84%
Fiber:0.7g
2.8%
Iron:0.47mg
2.58%
Potassium:81.12mg
2.32%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.22%
Zinc:0.3mg
1.99%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.33%
Vitamin B5:0.1mg
1.02%
Source:Foodista