How To Make Avocado Basil Pesto (Vegan, Nut-Free)

Avocado Basil Pesto (Vegan, Nut-Free)

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Plus, this nut-free basil pesto is also naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and ready in under 5 minutes!

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED

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Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend for 20-30 seconds. A blender will also work, but it’s harder to scrape out at the end because of the narrower base.

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Then, give it a quick taste and adjust any ingredients to personal taste (i.e., more garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon, etc.).

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You can then either use the avocado basil pesto immediately or transfer it to a glass jar to store in the fridge for later.

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Avocado Basil Pesto (Vegan, Nut-Free)

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This 7-ingredient avocado pesto (without nuts!) is creamy, silky, rich, and loaded with heart-healthy fats, omegas, and antioxidants.

Plus, this nut-free basil pesto is also naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and ready in under 5 minutes!

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend for 20-30 seconds. A blender will also work, but it’s harder to scrape out at the end because of the narrower base.

STEP 1

Then, give it a quick taste and adjust any ingredients to personal taste (i.e., more garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon, etc.).

STEP 2

You can then either use the avocado basil pesto immediately or transfer it to a glass jar to store in the fridge for later.

STEP 3

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This nut-free avocado pesto is a highly versatile condiment and addition to many dishes, including pasta, sandwiches, pizza, vegetables, etc.

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Pesto will oxidize pretty quickly when exposed to air. To keep it a vibrant green, transfer it to an airtight jar/container and top it with a thin layer of olive oil.