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Arugula-Walnut Pesto





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Makes 1 3/4 cups

A flavorful alternative to basil pesto, created to go on our Turkey Sandwiches with Roasted Romas, Fresh Mozzarella, and Arugula-Walnut Pesto. Prep and Cook Time: about 30 minutes.

 1/3 cup walnut halves or pieces
 2 large cloves garlic
 4 cups loosely packed arugula leaves, rinsed and dried
 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
 3 tablespoons lemon juice
 1/2 teaspoon salt
Step 1
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Preheat oven to 350°. Bake walnuts until slightly golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Pour into a food processor. Add garlic and whirl until coarsely chopped. Add arugula, parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt; whirl until smooth.

Step 2
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Note: Nutritional analysis is per tbsp.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories74
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.6g10%

Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 2.3mg1%
Sodium 96mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 0.7g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Protein 1.5g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.