Avocado Pesto
User Reviews
4.9
78 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
138 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Avocado Pesto
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Avocado Pesto is a healthy pasta sauce you can whip up in minutes. Featuring fresh basil, lemon juice, and garlic, this recipe gets its creamy texture from avocado instead of using olive oil or pine nuts.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh basil , tightly packed
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 large ripe avocado (about 7 ounces with peel & pit)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt , plus more to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Add the basil, water, lemon juice, and garlic to a blender or food processor. Secure the lid and process until the mixture looks relatively smooth.
- Next, add the avocado flesh, salt, and Parmesan cheese (if using) and blend again until smooth and creamy. Taste the sauce and add extra salt, if desired. I usually add an extra ¼ teaspoon of salt, but that can vary based on the size and flavor of the avocado each time.
- Spoon the avocado pesto sauce over freshly cooked pasta and serve warm. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 48 hours without browning too much, as long as you use the tips in the full post. (See the post above for tips on freezing, too.)
Notes
- Nutrition information is for roughly a 1/2 cup of pesto sauce, assuming you get 2 cups from this batch in total and use the optional Parmesan cheese. This information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
- Note: This recipe makes enough sauce for 1 pound of pasta, depending on how saucy you like the noodles to be. You may need to season with additional salt and pepper, depending on how salty the pasta is from the cooking water.
- Note: This recipe makes enough sauce for 1 pound of pasta, depending on how saucy you like the noodles to be. You may need to season with additional salt and pepper, depending on how salty the pasta is from the cooking water.
- Update Note: This recipe was updated in February 2024 to add the optional Parmesan cheese. If you prefer the original version, simply omit it!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
138kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
515mg
(21%)
Potassium
298mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
499IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 298mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 499IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
78 reviews
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