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Arugula and Pumpkin Seed Pesto

A peppery arugula pesto with toasted pumpkin seeds. An antioxidant-rich spread or marinade addition.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 3 cups packed baby arugula
  • 0.5 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 0.33 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine the arugula, pumpkin seeds, and garlic. Pulse a few times, then add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until almost smooth.
  2. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

  • Zinc
    From: Pumpkin Seeds
  • Iron
    From: Pumpkin Seeds
  • Magnesium
    From: Pumpkin Seeds
  • Arginine
    From: Pumpkin Seeds
  • Dietary Nitrates
    From: Arugula

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
    Improves · via Pumpkin Seeds
  • Anxiety
    Reduces risk of · via Pumpkin Seeds
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
    Improves · via Pumpkin Seeds
  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
    Improves · via Zinc
  • Common cold
    Protects against · via Zinc
  • Immunosenescence
    Protects against · via Zinc
  • Type 2 diabetes
    Protects against · via Zinc
  • Inflammaging
    Protects against · via Magnesium
  • Osteoporosis
    Protects against · via Magnesium
  • Cellular senescence
    Protects against · via Magnesium
  • High blood pressure
    Protects against · via Magnesium
  • Nutritional Deficiency
    Addresses · via Magnesium
  • Adrenal Burnout
    Addresses · via Magnesium
  • Erectile dysfunction
    Improves · via Arginine
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    Protects against · via Arginine
  • Kidney Cancer
    Reduces risk of · via Arugula
  • Age-Related Muscle Decline
    Improves · via Dietary Nitrates
  • Age-Related Artery Stiffness
    Improves · via Dietary Nitrates
  • Peripheral Artery Disease
    Improves · via Dietary Nitrates
  • Glaucoma
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary Nitrates

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