Arugula Basil Pesto without Pine Nuts
Arugula Basil Pesto without Pine Nuts is made in a food processor in just about 5 minutes. It’s perfect to add to pasta, fish, meat or veggies.
Ingredients
- 2 cups arugula
- ¾ cup basil leaves
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ cup shelled pistachios
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil - good quality olive oil is key!
- ¼ cup unsweetened canned coconut milk (full fat or light)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss all your ingredients into a food processor except for the salt and pepper and blend. Once creamy, add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with pasta, fish, meat or veggies.
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Notes
Yields ¾ cup of pesto sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Arugula Basil Pesto without Pine Nuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239
Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 7mg2%
Sodium 164mg7%
Potassium 202mg6%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 748IU15%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 119mg12%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
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