Pesto-riffic

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What's green, delicious, and tres chic? Why, pesto, of course! The typical pesto is packed full of calorie laden cheese, pine nuts and olive oil. To up the chic factor and pack a punch full of healthy omega-3's and vitamin K, I developed this recipe. You can toss pesto with pasta or use it to slather on a sandwich with artichokes and kalamata olives.

Walnut and Arugula Pesto

makes 4 servings

1 cup of walnuts

3 cups of arugula or spinach, tightly packed

1 clove of garlic, chopped

1 pinch of red pepper flakes

2 Tbsp olive oil or walnut oil

In a food processor, pulse the walnuts until chopped. Add the garlic, spinach, red pepper flakes, and oil. Process until combined. Use immediately or store in a container for up to 3 days in the fridge.