Lemon Arugula Pesto

Lemon Arugula Pesto

🥘 Ingredients

  • Parmesan
    3/4 c
  • arugula
    2 c
  • basil
    1/2 c
  • garlic
    3 cloves
  • hopped toasted walnuts
    2/3 c
  • lemon juice
    2 Tbsp
  • lemon zest
    1 tsp
  • olive oil
    1/2 c
  • salt
    1/4 tsp

🍳 Cookware

  • food processor
  1. 1
    Combine 2 cups packed fresh arugula ; 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 2/3 cup hopped toasted walnuts ; 1/2 cup packed fresh basil ; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil ; 3 cloves garlic , halved; 1 tsp lemon zest ; 2 Tbsp lemon juice ; and 1/4 tsp kosher salt in a food processor .
    arugula: 2 c, Parmesan: 3/4 c, hopped toasted walnuts: 2/3 c, basil: 1/2 c, olive oil: 1/2 c, garlic: 3 cloves, lemon zest: 1 tsp, lemon juice: 2 Tbsp, salt: 1/4 tsp
  2. 2
    Process until nearly smooth. Add up to 2 Tbsp additional olive oil to reach desired consistency.