arugula pesto recipe

This Arugula Pesto recipe with walnuts and basil combines the peppery flavor of arugula with sweet basil, garlic, walnuts and olive oil to make a twist on traditional pesto sauce.

Arugula Pesto with Basil

baby arugula

basil

extra virgin olive oil

garlic

chopped shelled chopped walnuts

Parmesan cheese

Place the walnuts, garlic and cheese into a food processor and process until all ingredients are blended together &#8211; about 30 seconds

Add the arugula and basil -pulse until leaves have broken up

Gradually add the oil while the processing

this sounds fabulous! I love arugula in pesto, it just adds another dimension and flavour! This would be so lovely drizzled over pasta or a good steak!

I love pesto!  The funny thing is I've never made it with arugula before.  I love arugula and can imagine the peppery taste you would get!  How brilliant.  I can't wait to try your recipe!  It looks scrumptious!

I love pesto too and this one is yum. Have to surely check on your recipe.

I love that you added walnuts to this recipe! Great idea! Thank you for sharing!

I'm always looking for delicious ways to use pesto that I make from my garden and this one looks like a winner!

I can't wait to make this! I love all things with pesto and the addition of walnuts I am betting really adds to the flavor.

Pesto has always been a favorite and this one looks easy and just right !!

I love a good pesto recipe! I really appreciate all the ways you described to switch up the flavors in a typical pesto recipe. Making pasta for dinner this weekend and can't wait to try this recipe!

Pesto is a staple at our house. We use it for just about everything. Interestingly enough, we haven't used arugula in it. We love arugula, too. I'll have to buy several bags of it to go along with the basil I'll pick from the garden. Thank you for the inspiration.

I LOVE finding different types of pesto recipes!!! Mixing pestos up is the best! I bet the arugula and walnuts make an amazing flavor! I can't wait to make this! I use pesto on sandwiches too instead of mayo!

Pesto is quick and easy, perfect for any summer pasta meal. I love the spice that the arugula gives this pesto.

Walnuts are my favorite nut choice for pesto so I think this is an absolutely delicious recipe! The arugula gives the perfect amount of pepperiness and the basil is so aromatic!

This arugula pesto recipe is bright green and peppery: an ideal way to use this leafy green! Serve on pasta, bread, pizza and more.

Easy Arugula Pesto

unsalted cashews

garlic cloves

baby arugula leaves (or chopped arugula*)

lemon juice

sugar

salt

olive oil

In a food processor, combine the cashews, Parmesan cheese, and peeled garlic cloves. Process until finely ground, about 20 to 30 seconds.

Add the arugula, lemon juice, sugar and kosher salt. Turn on the food processor and gradually pour in the olive oil: blend until it combines into a thick, oily sauce. Eat immediately or refrigerate up to 1 week (it solidifies in the refrigerator so bring to room temperature before serving). You can also freeze for several months.

This recipe is very easy and the result is fabulous.  I would not change one thing.  Thank you so much for posting.

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