Avocado Lemon Pesto (Nut-Free)
A creamy and zesty nut-free twist on traditional pesto, perfect for pasta, grilled veggies, and sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cups Fresh Basil
- 1 Cup Ripe Avocado
- 1 Cup Water
- 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients for blending.
- Add all pesto ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust with more lemon juice or salt if necessary.
- Serve the pesto over cooked pasta, grilled vegetables, or as a spread on sandwiches.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
For the freshest flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice. Drizzle olive oil on the surface before storing to prevent browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/avocado-lemon-pesto/
