Arugula Pesto

Ingredients

• 3 cups (45g) arugula (rocket)
• 1/2 cup (50g) walnuts
• 1/3 cup (65ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 scant cup (50g) Parmigiano Reggiano (finely grated)
• Fresh lemon juice (add this to taste if the pesto is bitter)

Steps

1. 1

   Put all the ingredients in a food processor and blitz to a smooth paste. Adjust the consistency with more olive oil if needed.

2. 2

   If your pesto is too bitter/peppery you can in some fresh lemon juice. Start with a small amount and add it to taste.

3. 3

   Use the pesto straight away or store it in the fridge (see notes below).