Avocado Pesto
Classic pesto gets a creamy twist with the addition of ripe avocado. Spread it on sandwiches, toss it with pasta, spoon it over grilled chicken, or use it as a dip for vegetables. Once you make a batch, you'll find plenty of ways to use it.
Servings: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups loose basil leaves
- 1 avocado skin and seed removed
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup water
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp sea salt plus more to taste
Instructions
- Place basil, avocado, garlic, olive oil, pumpkin seeds, salt, and lemon into a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth, add water while motor is running.
- Add more salt to taste if needed.