Arugula Pesto Recipe

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Arugula Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Fill a large bowl with ice and add water, set aside. Fill a medium sized saucepan with water and the 2 1/2 teaspoons of salt, and bring it to a boil. Add the arugula and as soon as the water returns to a boil, remove the arugula with a slotted spoon and place it immediately into the ice water to stop the cooking process.
  2. Transfer the arugula to several layers of paper toweling or clean kitchen towels and allow to drain. Roll up the towels and squeeze as much moisture as possible from the arugula.
  3. Place the arugula in a blender jar and add the oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and the pepper and puree until the mixture looks like thick pesto. There will be a small amount of oil on the surface. Use immediately or transfer the mixture to a jar with a tight fitting lid if you are going to store it. This will keep for at least 5 days, refrigerated. Before using, stir the pesto to incorporate the oil accumulated at the top.
  4. Serve the pesto over some freshly cooked pasta or boiled potatoes
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 179.64 Kcal (752 kJ)
Calories from fat 178.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.8g 30%
Sodium 1465.54mg 61%
Potassium 104.81mg 2%
Total Carbs 1.13g 0%
Sugars 0.57g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.57g 2%
Protein 0.85g 2%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 7%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 45.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 350.5 Kcal (1467 kJ)
Calories from fat 347.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.64g 30%
Sodium 2859.49mg 61%
Potassium 204.49mg 2%
Total Carbs 2.21g 0%
Sugars 1.11g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.11g 2%
Protein 1.66g 2%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 7%
Iron 0.6mg 2%
Calcium 88.5mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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