Arugula Pesto
This arugula pesto is such an easy recipe and it's super delicious and packed with flavor! The recipe is healthy, vegan, and it comes together in just 5 minutes.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 171kcal
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
- 3 cups arugula
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pan toast the walnuts and the pine nuts over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned. Stir often and don't leave the stove as they burn very quickly. Place everything in a food processor or blender.
- Process until the mixture is mostly fine with small chunks. Scrape down the sides if needed.
Notes
- Don't leave out the nutritional yeast. It's the perfect vegan replacement for Parmesan cheese and it gives the pesto a nutty and cheesy flavor. Look for it in the health food or spice aisle in your local grocery store.
- The recipe is super versatile and you can also use basil or baby spinach instead of arugula for a change.
- Toasting the pine nuts and walnuts intensifies their flavor and aroma.