Chef John's Almond Arugula Pesto

Chef John's Almond Arugula Pesto

Recipe by John Mitzewich from allrecipes.com

15 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • ½ cup arugula leaves, or more to taste
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup raw almonds
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add arugula and cook until bright green, about 30 seconds. Remove arugula to a bowl full of ice water for several minutes until cold. Drain and wring out arugula.
  • Pulse arugula, olive oil, almonds, and garlic together in a blender, scraping down the sides, until mixture just becomes a coarse puree. Pour puree into a bowl and season with salt.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 210
  • Carbohydrate: 3g
  • Fat: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Sugar: 1g

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