Arugula Pesto (Rocket Pesto)
This arugula pesto (rocket pesto) recipe is so easy to make with a slightly peppery kick. Use it on pasta, eggs, sandwiches, pizza, and more! This versatile sauce is dairy free with a nut free option.
Ingredients
- 1 cup arugula/rocket
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 1 small shallot, diced
- ⅓ cup macadamia nuts
- 1½ teaspoons nutritional yeast
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice plus more to taste
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the diced shallot until translucent.
- Add the cooked shallot to the bowl of a food processor with the rest of the ingredients.
- Blend until everything is well incorporated, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Adjust the seasoning, adding more fresh lemon juice or salt to taste.
Notes
See the blog post for storage tips and ideas on how to use arugula pesto.