Peppery Arugula Almond Pesto
Peppery Arugula Almond Pesto blends fresh arugula with raw almonds, garlic, and olive oil for a boldly herbaceous sauce with a gentle bite. It’s creamy yet light, making it perfect for tossing with pasta, spreading on sandwiches, or spooning over grilled vegetables for a bright, weeknight-friendly boost.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Peppery Arugula Almond Pesto, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 67 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 8
- Performance
- 22
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the arugula and cook until it turns bright green, about 30 seconds. Transfer the arugula to a bowl of ice water for several minutes until cold. Drain and wring out the arugula.
- 2
Pulse the arugula, olive oil, almonds, and garlic in a blender, scraping down the sides, until it just forms a coarse puree. Transfer the puree to a bowl and season with salt.
- Calories 223.11 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 2.79 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 3.81 g 1%
- Total Fat 23.25 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 2.87 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1.47 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.39 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 44.22 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.54 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 101.13 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.93 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Peppery Arugula Almond Pesto is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Arugula, Garlic, Olive Oil, and Raw Almonds. Each serving provides about 223.11 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Peppery Arugula Almond Pesto made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Arugula, Garlic, Olive Oil, Raw Almonds, Salt. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Peppery Arugula Almond Pesto?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 223.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Peppery Arugula Almond Pesto easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Peppery Arugula Almond Pesto healthy?
- Peppery Arugula Almond Pesto has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 223.11 calories and 2.79 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.87 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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