Avocado Pesto

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    2 cups

  • Calories

    347 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

Avocado Pesto

Avocado pesto you can make ahead & freeze!  Chock full of creamy avocado, basil, cilantro and almonds, AND it's vegetarian/gluten-free.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 avocado
  • 3 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves large stems removed
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced (about 4 cloves)
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
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Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender, or a food processor. Blend until well pureed and creamy, about 5 minutes.

FREEZE

  1. Place pesto in freezer trays. Freezer until solid, at least 4 hours. Transfer to a freezer bag. Freeze.

THAW

  1. Plastic desired amount of pesto cubes in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to thaw in fridge 8 hours. whisk and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 347kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 689mg (29%) Potassium 693mg (20%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1147IU (23%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 234mg (23%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 347 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 347kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 689mg 29%
Potassium 693mg 15%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1147IU 23%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 234mg 23%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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