Pesto with Arugula

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!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 191 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 8 cloves garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained
• ½ lime, juiced
• ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 1 ½ cups baby arugula leaves
• 1 ½ cups fresh basil leaves
• ⅔ cup pine nuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.n