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Arugula Walnut Pesto

 
One serving costs about $0.56

$0.56 per serving

28 people like this recipe

28 likes

This recipe is ready in 45 minutes

Ready in 45 minutes

4 gluten-free,primal,gluten free,primal condiment,dip,sauce,spread
spoonacular Score:52%

Spoonacular Score: 52%

 

Arugula Walnut Pesto might be just the condiment you are searching for. One serving contains 179 calories, 2g of protein, and 19g of fat. For 56 cents per serving, this recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. 28 people were impressed by this recipe. Head to the store and pick up juice of lemon, garlic, walnuts, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Foodista. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. Overall, this recipe earns a pretty good spoonacular score of 60%. Arugula Walnut Pesto, Arugula Walnut Pesto, and Arugula Walnut Pesto are very similar to this recipe.

Ingredients

Servings:
2 handfuls
2 handfuls arugula
arugula
1 cloves
1 cloves garlic
garlic
1 small handful
1 small handful walnuts
walnuts
some
some extra virgin olive oil
extra virgin olive oil
1
1  lemon (juice)
lemon (juice)
1 small handful
1 small handful parmesan cheese
parmesan cheese
some
some salt & pepper
salt & pepper
2 handfuls arugula
2 handfuls
arugula
1 cloves garlic
1 cloves
garlic
1 small handful walnuts
1 small handful
walnuts
some extra virgin olive oil
some
extra virgin olive oil
1  lemon (juice)
1
lemon (juice)
1 small handful parmesan cheese
1 small handful
parmesan cheese
some salt & pepper
some
salt & pepper

Equipment

food processor
food processor
mortar and pestle
mortar and pestle
bowl
bowl
food processor
food processor
mortar and pestle
mortar and pestle
bowl
bowl


Instructions

With this recipe you play with the amount of ingredients based on your likes & the strength of the garlic, arugula, etc. Best to use a mortar & pestle but if you dont have one the food processor works just fine. In the mortal & pestle or the processor start off with your arugula and a drizzle of oil to get it working. Once pulverized add in 1 clove of garlic & continue to grind. Now add in your nuts, lemon juice and a bit of salt & pepper & give it one more grind. At this point abandon the mortal & pestle or the machine & dump the mixture into a bowl. Add a small handful of cheese and while continuously mixing add in the olive oil until you achieve your desired consistency. For crostini I would leave as a paste, for a pasta sauce keep it a bit looser - this is all based on the amount of olive oil you use. Now recheck your seasonings - more garlic? A little light on the acid? Add a squeeze of lemon. Is it flat? A pinch of salt will wake it up. Let sit for an hour or so to let the flavors incorporate. Store in the fridge. It will last a few days before the arugula will turn. Serve tossed over fresh pasta or rubbed over toasty bread with a ribbon of parmesan, a delicious topping for pizza or a beautiful frittata with a dollop of arugula pesto! There are a million ways to use this - enjoy!

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Price Breakdown

Cost per Serving: $0.56
Ingredient
2 handfuls arugula
1 clove garlic
1 small handful walnuts
some extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon (juice)
1 small handful parmesan cheese
Price
$0.57
$0.07
$0.72
$0.67
$0.20
$0.02
$2.25

Nutritional Information

Quickview
179 Calories
1g Protein
19g Total Fat
2g Carbs
5% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
179k
9%

Fat
19g
29%

  Saturated Fat
2g
15%

Carbohydrates
2g
1%

  Sugar
0.6g
1%

Cholesterol
0.17mg
0%

Sodium
201mg
9%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
1g
3%

Vitamin K
19µg
19%

Manganese
0.3mg
15%

Vitamin E
2mg
14%

Copper
0.13mg
7%

Vitamin C
4mg
6%

Vitamin A
241IU
5%

Folate
18µg
5%

Magnesium
17mg
4%

Phosphorus
34mg
3%

Vitamin B6
0.06mg
3%

Calcium
28mg
3%

Fiber
0.7g
3%

Iron
0.47mg
3%

Potassium
81mg
2%

Vitamin B1
0.03mg
2%

Zinc
0.3mg
2%

Vitamin B2
0.02mg
1%

Vitamin B5
0.1mg
1%

covered percent of daily need

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