"This pesto is unique due to the arugula, which gives it a peppery bite. I also like the lack of cheese, but add it if you must. Use as a spread or on pasta. My favorite is on baguette slices or on whole wheat crackers. It's addictive!"
Original recipe yield: 12 servings.
Prep Time:
15 Minutes
Ready In:
15 Minutes
Servings:
12
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups baby arugula leaves
1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
2/3 cup pine nuts
8 cloves garlic
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Place the arugula, basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olives in a food processor, and chop to a coarse paste. Mix in olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Process until well blended and smooth.
