Description
A vibrant and creamy nut-free avocado lemon pesto made with fresh basil, ripe avocado, and a zesty lemon kick. Perfect as a sauce for pasta or a topping for vegetables, this easy-to-make pesto combines healthy fats and fresh flavors without any nuts.
Ingredients
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Pesto
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 1 cup avocado
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup lemon juice (use ⅓ cup for extra citrus kick)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add all pesto ingredients into a high speed blender.
- Blend: Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Add more water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Serve: Pour the pesto over pasta or vegetables and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
- Mix pesto into pasta each time you serve to avoid sogginess overnight.
- Adjust lemon juice amount to taste for a stronger citrus flavor.
- If the pesto thickens after refrigeration, stir in a little water to loosen it before use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
