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healthy avocado Pesto

Avocado Pesto

Pinch of Wellness
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
  

  • 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: 108kcal
Keyword appetizer, dip, easy side dish, Gluten free, pesto
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