Spinach and Arugula Pesto

  • Yield: 2 cups
  • Total: 30 min
  • Prep: 15 min
  • Cook: 15 min
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Ingredients

1 pound fresh spinach, washed and trimmed

1 bunch fresh arugula, washed and trimmed

3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted

1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano

1/2 lemon, juiced

2 tablespoons water

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. In a food processor or blender, combine spinach, arugula, garlic, salt, walnuts, cheese, lemon juice, and water. Process until they form a paste. Gradually blend in olive oil, taste adjust seasoning if necessary.

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Liesel C.

Easy enough to make, but I was expecting something with a bit more bite. My husband who loves raw spinach and can't stand cooked, felt it tasted like cooked spinach even though I didn't saute the pesto. Maybe my eyes kept giving me trouble since it looks so much like pesto ....

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