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Avocado Pesto
Avocado pesto you can make ahead & freeze! Chock full of creamy avocado, basil, cilantro and almonds, AND it's vegetarian/gluten-free.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 347 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender, or a food processor. Blend until well pureed and creamy, about 5 minutes.
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FREEZE
- Place pesto in freezer trays. Freezer until solid, at least 4 hours. Transfer to a freezer bag. Freeze.
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THAW
- 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
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
% 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.