Pasta with Vegan Arugula Pesto

Zip zip zip.  That is the summary of how I like my dinners lately.  No time for nouns.  No time for adjectives.  Just a fast, healthy, wholesome dinner.  That’s ready in like 10 minutes.  It’s easier then you think. So here is one of my go to’s. I pull this recipe out whenever I don’t feel like thinking, or I have arugula in the fridge that doesn’t have plans (my arugula can be pretty popular, it’s not always free for a dinner date). Now that it is mid September I know most people’s schedules get busier.  Kids back in school.  People more needy at work.  So I also like to double recipes like this so I can have leftovers for lunch or even dinner again.  It makes a great packed lunch for kids and adults!! Health highlight of arugula: Arugula is good for digestion, and a great source of iron, vitamin C, folic acid, and beta carotene.  Arugula helps your body fight inflammation, promote detoxification, and strengthen the immune system.  It also contains potassium, which can help reduce blood pressure.  Technically it is an herb, and has a peppery bite that is really satisfying (even if you don’t like pepper […]