Melissa's Corporate Chefs
Basil Arugula Pesto
Category
Sauces & Seasonings
Servings
About 2 cups
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Author:
Melissa's Corporate Chefs

Ingredients
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3/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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3 cups Basil Leaves, loosely packed
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1 cup Arugula Leaves, loosely packed
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1/2 cup Romano Cheese, grated
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1/3 cup Pine Nuts
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2 cloves Organic Garlic, peeled
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1/2 teaspoon Lemon Peel
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2 tablespoons Lukewarm Water
Directions
Place 1/2 cup oil and next 6 ingredients in processor. Process to thick paste.
With motor running, add remaining 1/4 cup oil and 2 tablespoons water to processor.
Blend until smooth.
Season pesto to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Pour thin layer of oil over pesto; cover and chill.)
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