Arugula and Walnut Pesto

 This pesto is part of a recipe from the blog Chocolate and Zucchini, which I have been following since 2004, it is one of my favorite food blogs. This pesto coats butter beans, or white beans as is called for in the recipe. 

Pesto is a super useful thing to know about; it can go in pasta, risotto, grilled or roasted chicken, or on crostini for a great party snack.

 You can use any nut or green, tradition being pine nuts and basil, or hazelnut and spinach or almond and kale. It is just important to season it well with sea salt. Parmesan cheese is optional!

Arugula and Walnut pesto

Handful of toasted walnuts

Two large handfuls of arugula

Extra virgin olive oil

Maldon sea salt

2 cloves garlic

Blend all ingredients in a food processor and taste for seasoning. Keeps for a week in the fridge.