A few years ago my mom made an avocado pesto that was delicious. I started looking for avocado pesto recipe with ingredients I had at home and found this one. It's a great sauce that is very easy to make. I call it a pesto only because it has some of the classic pesto ingredients, but it won't be exactly like a traditional pesto in flavor. It can also be used in many different ways. You can use is for a pasta, as a dip with veggies, or as a sandwich condiment. I am sure there are many more possibilities I haven't thought of. You could add grated Parmesan to the recipe too if you'd like but I enjoyed keeping this a little bit lighter.
Recipe from Eating Well
2 ripe avocados, peeled and pits removed
1 large bunch basil, washed and stems removed
1/2 cup walnuts
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
1/2 cup olive oil
pepper, to season
In a food processor combine the avocado, basil, walnuts, lemon juice, garlic and salt. Pulse to finely chop. Add the oil and process until the texture resembles a thick paste. Season with pepper.
Refrigerate for up to five days. When storing, wrap with plastic wrap, ensure the plastic wrap touches the entire surface of the pesto so no air can be in contact with it.
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