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This Arugula Mint Pesto is a delicious way to add flavor to all sorts of dishes! It’s great on salads, roasted vegetables, and burgers! The mint is a nice alternative to basil giving this pesto a fun change.
Hands-on Overall
Serving size tbsp, 15 g/ 0.5 oz
Nutritional values (per tbsp, 15 g/ 0.5 oz)
Net carbs0.5 grams
Protein1.4 grams
Fat5.1 grams
Calories53 kcal
Calories from carbs 4%, protein 10%, fat 86%
Total carbs0.8 gramsFiber0.3 gramsSugars0.2 gramsSaturated fat1 gramsSodium72 mg(3% RDA)Magnesium7 mg(2% RDA)Potassium37 mg(2% EMR)
Ingredients (makes ~ 1 1/3 cups)
- 3 cups arugula, packed (90 g/ 3.2 oz)
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, packed (28 g/ 1 oz)
- 1/2 cup grated pecorino or parmesan cheese (56 g/ 2 oz)
- 1/4 cup walnuts (30 g/ 1.1 oz)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (30 ml)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt or pink Himalayan salt
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (80 ml/ 2.7 fl oz)
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients except olive oil in a food processor.
- Blend until smooth, with the motor running stream in the olive oil ...
... until emulsified.
- Transfer to a jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Ingredients
- 3 cups arugula, packed (90 g/ 3.2 oz)
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, packed (28 g/ 1 oz)
- 1/2 cup grated pecorino or parmesan cheese (56 g/ 2 oz)
- 1/4 cup walnuts (30 g/ 1.1 oz)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (30 ml)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt or pink Himalayan salt
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (80 ml/ 2.7 fl oz)
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients except olive oil in a food processor.
- Blend until smooth, with the motor running stream in the olive oil ...
... until emulsified.
- Transfer to a jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition (per tbsp, 15 g/ 0.5 oz)
Calories53kcal
Net Carbs0.5g
Carbohydrates0.8g
Protein1.4g
Fat5.1g
Saturated Fat1g
Fiber0.3g
Sugar0.2g
Sodium72mg
Magnesium7mg
Potassium37mg
Detailed nutritional breakdown (per tbsp, 15 g/ 0.5 oz)
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