Arugula Walnut Pesto

Arugula Walnut Pesto

An inventive twist on a Genovese classic

Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes

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Added by Healing Gourmet
on February 26, 2007

Ingredients

Healing Benefits

This Recipe:

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Preparation

Blanch arugula--plunge in boiling water until bright green, then immediately into ice water to preserve it`s color. Drain and set aside. Finely chop walnuts or pulverize in a coffee grinder. Add arugula, walnuts, garlic, broth and olive oil to a blender, food processor or Magic Bullet. Blend until smooth.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: ALA Omega-3
*Good Source of: Vitamin K, Manganese
*Preferences: Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, No Citrus, No Corn, No Dairy, No Eggs, No Fish, No Gluten, No Grains, No Legumes, No Molds, No Nightshade, No Peanuts, No Pork, No Red Meat, No Seeds, No Shellfish, No Soy, No Tubers, No Yeast

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size:1 Serving

View Calorie Breakdown OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 4.46

Calories: 109

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.9 g	*
Saturated Fat	1.3 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	4.3 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	4.9 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	897 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	2.1 g	*
Sugars	0.42 g	*
Fiber	0.75 g	*
Protein	2.1 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	160.2 IU	3%
Vitamin C	1.4 mg	2%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.76 IU	3%
Vitamin B6	0.07 mg	4%
Vitamin B12	0.02 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	10.3 mg	13%
Folate	15.6 mcg	4%
Niacin	0.41 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0.03 mg	2%
Thiamin	0.04 mg	3%
MINERALS
Calcium	22.5 mg	2%
Copper	0.01 mg	0%
Iron	0.45 mg	2%
Magnesium	18.3 mg	5%
Manganese	0.36 mg	18%
Phosphorous	43.3 mg	4%
Potassium	87 mg	2%
Selenium	0.62 mcg	1%
Sodium	8.2 mg	0%
Zinc	0.35 mg	2%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	96.1 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	238 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).

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