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Pesto with Arugula

SUBMITTED BY: Mark Caron

"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!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 11 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups baby arugula leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 2/3 cup pine nuts
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2005 by Cassiopia
This recipe was perfect for my non-dairy diet and my in-laws liked it as well. We used this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2006 by Beckerkorn
I made this pesto for linguine. It's a good recipe, and I will probably use it again. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2006 by LINDA MCLEAN
Really good Mark, but I do like to add cheese to my pestos. Due to allergies, I subbed with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2008 by quincyli
First experience with pesto and it was really good. A great way to use up the arugula in my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2008 by em2781
I didn't like this very much, I think regular pesto is better. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2007 by DECAR48
Made exactly as stated. Very good if you like arugula and you like normal basil pesto. I do! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2007 by CAPTRONC
My wife does not eat cheese so this recipe is perfect. I put a few extra cloves of garlic in.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2007 by JoanneLaurenJackie
Excellent. My whole family loved it served on Italian bread. Good way to use my garden arugula. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2006 by MarshallG
Was too bland. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2006 by brady-licious
This is great, especially with more freshly grated parmesan on top. I made a big batch and... MORE