Ingredients for - Chef John's Almond Arugula Pesto

1. Arugula leaves, or more to taste ½ cup
2. Olive oil ⅓ cup
3. Raw almonds ⅓ cup
4. Garlic 4 cloves
5. Salt to taste 4 cloves

How to cook deliciously - Chef John's Almond Arugula Pesto

1 . Stage

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add arugula and cook until bright green, about 30 seconds. Remove arugula to a bowl full of ice water for several minutes until cold. Drain and wring out arugula.

2 . Stage

Pulse arugula, olive oil, almonds, and garlic together in a blender, scraping down the sides, until mixture just becomes a coarse puree. Pour puree into a bowl and season with salt.