Description
A creamy, nut-free avocado lemon pesto made with fresh basil, avocado, and a bright lemon juice kick. This easy no-cook sauce blends up in minutes and is perfect for pasta or vegetables, delivering fresh and vibrant flavors with a smooth, creamy texture.
Ingredients
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Pesto
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 1 cup avocado
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup lemon juice (or ⅓ cup for extra citrus kick)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine ingredients. Add all pesto ingredients—fresh basil, avocado, water, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder—into a high-speed blender.
- Blend until smooth. Blend on high speed until the mixture reaches a smooth and creamy consistency; add additional water if needed to reach desired texture.
- Serve and enjoy. Pour the avocado lemon pesto over cooked pasta or fresh vegetables and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
- To avoid soggy pasta, mix pesto into individual servings rather than all at once.
- Use more lemon juice if you prefer a stronger citrus flavor.
- Additional water can be added to adjust pesto creaminess as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
