Avocado Pesto

Avocado pesto is a healthy alternative to traditional pesto sauce, as it is made with avocado instead of olive oil and pine nuts.

This is vegan, gluten free, low carb and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 15 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 9.

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Avocado Pesto

Cooking Method: Blending Cuisine: Italian, Mexican Courses: Appetizer, Lunch Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Total Time 15 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 ripe Avocado
• 1 cup Basil leaves
• 1 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Pine nuts
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine the avocado, basil leaves, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, pine nuts, salt, and black pepper.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Add Parmesan cheese and blend again until well combined.
4. Serve the avocado pesto with your favorite pasta or as a dip for vegetables or bread.
5. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 5g2%

Sugars 1g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.