Avocado Pesto Sauce (Nut-Free, Vegan)
Surprisingly, I’ve never been a huge fan of avocados.
Yes, avocados are incredibly healthy. They provide essential nutrients, including fiber, folic acid, potassium, vitamin E and B-vitamins. Not to mention their abundance of heart-healthy fats, which may help lower cholesterol and aid in the absorption of certain vitamins and minerals in our bodies.
The only problem is that their taste and texture have always been a little off-putting to me. (I didn’t even grow to like guacamole until I was well into college!)
Which is why I tend to sneak avocados into all sorts of things, like smoothies,puddings and dressings.
And now, into sauces like this one.
Free of nuts, dairy and oils, this pesto sauce can be enjoyed quite liberally over your favorite noodles and veggies. A ripe avocado lends its smooth and creamy texture to this rich sauce, completed with fresh basil, garlic and lemon juice.
The result is a light, but decadent-tasting dish–> one that is ready in less than 10 minutes!
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Avocado Pesto Sauce (Nut-Free, Vegan)
serves 1
serves 1
Ingredients:
1 ripe avocado
1/2 cup fresh basil, tightly packed
1 1/2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or more to taste
1/2 cup fresh basil, tightly packed
1 1/2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or more to taste
Directions:
To get started, add the fresh basil, lemon juice and garlic into a mini food processor, and process until the basil is broken down a bit.
Add the flesh of the ripe avocado, and the 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and process again until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides, as necessary.
Taste the pesto, and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
Serve over your favorite pasta and/or veggies, and enjoy!
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