Arugula Pesto
Arugula pesto is a rich vegan sauce. It's made with fresh arugula leaves, almonds, garlic, and olive oil. The sauce has a strong flavor.
The arugula is first cooked in boiling water, then cooled down.
The final sauce is a coarse puree.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 16, 2026Share
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Arugula pesto is a rich vegan sauce. It's made with fresh arugula leaves, almonds, garlic, and olive oil. The sauce has a strong flavor.
The arugula is first cooked in boiling water, then cooled down.
The final sauce is a coarse puree.
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Ingredients 5
0.5 cup arugula leaves, or more to taste
0.33333334326744 cup olive oil
0.33333334326744 cup raw almonds
4 cloves garlic
salt to taste
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add arugula and cook until bright green, about 30 seconds. Remove arugula to a bowl full of ice water for several minutes until cold. Drain and wring out arugula.
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2
Pulse arugula, olive oil, almonds, and garlic together in a blender, scraping down the sides, until mixture just becomes a coarse puree. Pour puree into a bowl and season with salt.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 22g
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Saturated Fat 3g
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Sodium 40mg
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Total Carbohydrate 3g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 2g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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