Foodie Friday: Arugula-Lavender Pesto

I’m ready for spring. This has been a rather long, chilly winter. So I decided to bring a little bit of spring inspired cooking into my kitchen. I love pesto and am slowly working to create some different ones. Last year I made a Mint-Arugula version with hazelnuts. This one though is probably one of my favorites.

• 2 C. Fresh Baby Arugula
• 1 Tsp. Lavender (I get mine here)
• 1 C. Walnuts
• 1/2 C. Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 C. Grapeseed Oil
• Pink Himalayan Salt to taste

1. Combine arugula, lavender, walnuts and half the oil in a food processor. Combine well.
2. Add the Parmesan and additional oil if need be. Pulse to desired creaminess.
3. Add salt to taste.

This can be eaten immediately but I would suggest letting it sit for a couple hours before serving. I made mine a couple of days in advance and left it covered in the fridge. After using it for dinner I froze the rest in an ice cube tray.

The thing to remember when making pesto is that it is as much about how it taste to you. I prefer a thicker pesto and so use less oil, if you want a thinner pesto add more. Anyway, I hope that you enjoy this recipe and if you do make it, let me know what you think!

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