Description
A creamy and refreshing nut-free avocado lemon pesto made with fresh basil, ripe avocado, and zesty lemon juice. Perfect for drizzling over pasta or vegetables for a quick, flavorful meal or side.
Ingredients
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Pesto
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 1 cup avocado
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup lemon juice (or ⅓ cup for extra citrus kick)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Gather all the pesto ingredients: fresh basil, avocado, water, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to ensure a smooth blending process.
- Blend the pesto: Place all the ingredients into a high-speed blender. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add more water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Serve: Pour the avocado lemon pesto over your favorite cooked pasta or fresh vegetables. Toss to coat evenly and enjoy immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
- Mix pesto with pasta right before serving to avoid sogginess, especially with chickpea pasta or vegetable noodles.
- You can adjust the lemon juice quantity to taste for a more citrusy flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
