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Vegan Arugula Pesto
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Vegan Arugula Pesto

This easy vegan arugula pesto is bright, peppery and packed with flavor. Made with arugula, walnuts, lemon and olive oil, it's perfect for grilled vegetables, pasta or pizza night.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Author: Reed Dunn

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces baby arugula
  • cup walnuts
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 lemon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Add baby arugula to the bowl of a food processor and pulse about 20 seconds, until leaves are broken down. Stop to scrape down sides, as needed.
  • Add walnuts, peeled garlic cloves and zest and juice of 1 lemon into the bowl. Pulse for another 10 to 15 seconds.
  • Add in ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper. With the lid secured, turn the food processor on low and slowly drizzle in ½ cup olive oil.
  • Taste and adjust salt and pepper, as needed. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.