Avocado Pesto
Learn how to make creamy avocado pesto in just 5 minutes. It's perfect for pasta, veggie dip, or toast. Full of vibrant flavor and simple wholefood ingredients.
Servings 11
Ingredients
- 1 medium (200 g) avocado
- 1 cup (20 g) fresh basil
- ⅓ cup (45 g) hemp seeds
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice or lime juice
- 1 ½ Tbsp olive oil (optional - see notes)
Instructions
- You can watch the short video for visual instructions.Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend for about 20-30 seconds.
- Transfer the pesto into a glass jar and store it in the fridge.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- For an oil-free pesto: Thanks to the creaminess of the avocado, you can get away with omitting all the oil from this recipe. However, a little will provide the silky mouth-feel and subtle flavor.
- For more tips and variations, check out the blog post above.
Nutrition Facts
Avocado Pesto
Serving Size
28 g (2 tbsp)
Amount per Serving
Calories
84
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Sodium
107
mg
4
%
Potassium
105
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
174
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
16
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.