PESTO WITH ARUGULA

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This pesto is unique due to the arugula, which gives it a peppery bite. I also like the lack of cheese, but add it if you must. Use as a spread or on pasta. My favorite is on baguette slices or on whole wheat crackers. It's addictive!

Provided by Mark Caron

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups baby arugula leaves
1 ½ cups fresh basil leaves
⅔ cup pine nuts
8 cloves garlic
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ lime, juiced
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the arugula, basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olives in a food processor, and chop to a coarse paste. Mix in olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Process until well blended and smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 125.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

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