Arugula Basil Pesto

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The best of both worlds in one dish!! This stuff i could eat with a spoon!! it is great on pizza, fish, pasta, chicken....you name it this could top it!!

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Steps

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In a food processor or blender , chop the arugula , basil , and garlic cloves.

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Slowly add the olive oil to create a loose paste.

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Add the pine nuts or almonds and the parmesan cheese and blend again.

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Add the lemon juice and red pepper flakes and salt to taste , blend to combine.

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Pour mixture into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.

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Place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pesto.

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Putting a layer of olive oil seems to help also.

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Refrigerate until ready to use.

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Ingredients

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arugula leaf, basil leaves, garlic cloves, olive oil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, lemon, juice of, kosher salt, red pepper flakes