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Arugula Cashew Pesto

February 20, 2019 · Mae Schwartz ·

I’m going to be honest. I usually buy pesto. Its so simple to make, but I just don’t. But after making this one, that habit may change. Pesto is SO easy to make, it is so customizable, and keeps really well in the freezer. That way I can always have some on hand.

While traditional pesto is made with basil, I love this version so much. Arugula has a bit of a peppery and bitter bite, but combined with the sweetness from the cashews and the tartness of the lemon, it just works! Use it as a sauce on pasta or zoodles. Use it as a topping on a burger. Dip some raw veggies into it. Eat it with a spoon. Whatever your little heart desires! Its just a great condiment to jazz up an otherwise simple meal!


Arugula Cashew Pesto

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1/2 lightly salted cashews
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt+Pepper to taste

Steps:

  1. Add arugula, cashews, garlic and cheese to blender.
  2. Blend until coarsely chopped.
  3. Stream in olive oil, while blender is running, until desired consistency is reached.
  4. Add salt+pepper to taste.
  5. Serve immediately, store in fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to 6 months
Arugula Cashew Pesto on Pinterest

** Tips for freezing: Freeze in an ice cube tray, then store in a freezer storage bag **

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  1. Sun-Dried Tomato + Pesto Chicken Rollatini – SALT+RYE says:
    April 19, 2020 at 4:09 pm

    […] Dressing for this. You really just need any spreadable cheese. I used a store bought pesto but my Arugula Cashew Pesto would be BOMB. Don’t have sun-dried tomatoes? Slow roast some cherry or grape tomatoes […]

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