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# :herb: Lemon Arugula Pesto

![Lemon Arugula Pesto](../../assets/images/lemon-arugula-pesto.jpg){ loading=lazy }

| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: |
| 1.5 cups | 5 minutes |

## :salt: Ingredients

- :leafy_green: 2 cups arugula
- :cheese_wedge: 0.75 cup Parmesan
- :chestnut: 0.67 cup hopped toasted walnuts
- :leafy_green: 0.5 cup basil
- :olive: 0.5 cup olive oil
- :garlic: 3 cloves garlic
- :lemon: 1 tsp lemon zest
- :lemon: 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- :salt: 0.25 tsp salt

## :cooking: Cookware

- 1 food processor

## :pencil: Instructions

### Step 1

Combine 2 cups packed fresh arugula; 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 2/3 cup hopped toasted walnuts; 1/2 cup packed
fresh basil; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, halved; 1 tsp lemon zest; 2 Tbsp lemon juice; and 1/4 tsp
kosher salt in a food processor.

### Step 2

Process until nearly smooth. Add up to 2 Tbsp additional olive oil to reach desired consistency.

## :link: Source

- Magnolia