Yields 1 cup

Arugula will spice up any dish with its peppery taste. It is complemented by any nut or fruit.

¼ cup almonds

6 cloves garlic

1 bunch arugula, roughly chopped

1/3 cup olive oil

Salt, to taste

Fresh-cracked black pepper, to taste

• Chop the almonds in a food processor or blender. Add the garlic and process to form a paste. Add the arugula; pulse into the almond mixture.

• While the blender is running, drizzle in the oil until the mixture is smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.