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Avocado Pesto
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This avocado pesto is creamy, savory and packed with flavor. This pesto is the perfect dip, pasta topping or addition to your sandwich or piece of baked meat.
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Prep Time
10
mins
Total Time
10
mins
Course
Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
8
servings
Calories
108
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
1
medium
avocado
ripe
1
tsp
lemon juice
2
tbsp
parmesan cheese
grated
2
cloves
garlic
¼
tsp
black pepper
⅛
tsp
salt
¼
cup
olive oil
extra virgin
¾
cup
fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Remove the skin and pit from the avocado. Set aside.
Chop the garlic into small pieces.
In a large food processor, combine the avocado, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, garlic, black pepper, salt, olive oil and fresh basil leaves.
Blend until combined and no large pieces remain. The pesto should be mostly pureed, but may still have small pieces in it.
Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories:
108
kcal
Keyword
appetizer, dip, easy side dish, Gluten free, pesto
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