Pesto With Arugula

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Recipe Summary Pesto With Arugula

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!

Ingredients | Vegetarian Pasta Recipes Jamie Oliver

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

Directions

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.

Info | Vegetarian Pasta Recipes Jamie Oliver

prep: 15 mins total: 15 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 servings

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