The peppier the rocket, the better!

Quick info

  • Servings: 4 people
  • Prep: 10 minutes
  • Tools: food processor or blender, spatula, bowl, measuring spoon
  • Heads-up: drizzle the oil in slowly while blending so the pesto comes out creamy; for a milder flavour, dial down the garlic or skip it altogether, or swap half the rocket for basil or baby spinach.

Ingredients

  • 100g (3.5 oz) fresh rocket
  • 50g (1.8 oz) walnuts
  • ½ glass of extra virgin olive oil
  • 50g (1.8 oz) grated cheese
  • ½ garlic clove
  • 1 pinch of salt

Method

  1. Blend. Put the rocket, walnuts, cheese, garlic and salt in the processor. Start blending and trickle in the oil slowly until you get a smooth, thick cream.

  2. Adjust the texture. If the pesto is too thick, add a bit more oil or a tablespoon of cold water.