This pesto arugula will add a bright, peppery flavor to pasta, pizza, sandwiches, soups, and more. It's easy to make with a few simple ingredients, it freezes beautifully, and it's ready in minutes!
Ingredients
3cupsarugula, packed - see notes
¾ cupolive oil
½ cupparmesan cheese
½ cuptoasted pumpkin seeds
1tablespoonlemon juice
1clovegarlic, minced
¼ teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Add all of the ingredients to your food processor.
3 cups arugula, ¾ cup olive oil, ½ cup parmesan cheese, ½ cup toasted pumpkin seeds, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt
Blend on high speed until mostly smooth stopping a few times to scrape the edges.
Notes
We use baby arugula as it's widely available year-round. If you use mature arugula, the peppery flavor will be much stronger.