Welcome to the world of satiny creamy dairy free Basil Avocado Pesto! So rich and smooth, its wonderful for pastas, sandwiches and as a dipping sauce!
Servings: 1cups
Calories:
Author: Natasha Minocha
Ingredients
1Avocado
1.5cup, tightly packedBasil leaves
4Garlic cloves
4tbspPinenuts
2-3tbspExtra virgin olive oil
2-3tspLemon juice
Salt & pepper to taste
1-2tbspWater, if needed
Instructions
Add basil, garlic, pinenuts, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and flesh of the avocado in your food processor. Process till smooth.
Taste and adjust for seasoning. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water if the pesto is too thick for you. Transfer to an air tight container and store in the refrigerator.