This Ingredient Challenge was all about Lemons. I could put lemon on anything and everything. That’s where the “challenge” comes in. Not everyone likes lemon.
I recently read that lemons are high in calcium and potassium?? Who knew. Want to read 20 amazing health benefits of lemons? Then click here.
People, please. I am officially asking all of you lemon haters to make an effort. Try it out. Get on board with the most fabulous citrus there is. That’s all I’m asking.
Give Lemon A Chance.
Lemon-Arugula Pesto
10 oz package Arugula
1 handful basil leaves
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup pecans
1/3 cup olive oil (you can gauge this to your preference)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients (except S&P) in a food processor. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Then you can do things like this….
Crostini with Pesto and Muenster Cheese
And this….
Bacon cheeseburger with pesto mayonnaise.
Now go see what Sunny at And Love It Too! came up with 🙂
Happy Monday Everybody!
~Dixie Chik~
7 Comments
Kate@Diethood
April 13, 2011 at 2:10 PMShea, I love your pesto!! That crostini looks really really good… yummy recipe!
Dixie Chik
April 13, 2011 at 2:18 PMThanks Kate – you must try it 🙂
Emory
April 13, 2011 at 8:04 AMSaved, I love your site! 🙂
SunnyB
April 11, 2011 at 10:02 PMThis looks amazing, Shea! I cannot wait to try!
This naturally gluten-free/raw dish needs to be linked up to http://realsustenance.com/april-in-the-raw/. I have no doubt it will fit in perfectly!
Great job!
Dixie Chik
April 13, 2011 at 2:15 PMThank you Sunny! I’ll definitely link it in 🙂
carolinaheartstrings
April 11, 2011 at 7:38 PMThat is an amazing looking pesto. i bet it tastes fantastic.
Dixie Chik
April 13, 2011 at 2:15 PMIt IS! It’s amazing the difference in the taste with pecans versus pine nuts. I loved it!