Jun 02, 2016 in sauces & condiments, all year, almond, almonds, arugula, best, easy, fall, parmesan, pecorino romano. Read the original on: food & style
Basil pesto is, of course, the Grande Dame of pesto sauces, but many other herbs make wonderful versions of this classic Genoese sauce, like today’s arugula pesto, or this mint-walnut pesto. Arugula is a bit spunky by nature and has a distinct spicy flavor – two things that make it an excellent candidate for a unique pesto.
But there are two other things that make arugula pesto stand apart: arugula is available all year long so it’s a great substitute for when basil is not in season and you’re having a pesto-craving… and it doesn’t oxidize – the sauce stays bright green even days after it’s made.
Basil pesto – One that will stay bright green too!
Kale pesto
Ramp pesto
Mint-walnut pesto
makes 1 1/4 cups
active time: 15 min
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