Arugula Pesto
 
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Peppery arugula is mellowed with walnuts and highlighted in this bright, hearty pesto.
Category: Sauces/Condiments, Vegan
Yield: About 1 cup
Ingredients
  • 3 cups arugula, packed (about 4 ounces)
  • 1 cup walnuts (about 4 ounces)
  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast (substitute grated parmesan to un-veganize)
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
  1. In a blender or the bowl of a food processor, combine all ingredients except olive oil.
  2. Pulse in 15-second bursts until all ingredients are very finely chopped and no large chunks remain.
  3. Drizzle in the olive oil and blend until mixture forms a smooth paste.
  4. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. To use for pasta, reserve about ¾ cup of pasta water and stir into pesto to thin out. Toss with pasta and serve.
Recipe by Baked In at https://www.baked-in.com/2012/07/13/arugula-pesto/