Creamy Avocado Pesto

Ingredients

• •1 whole ripe avocado
• •1 cup fresh basil leaves
• •⅓ cup pine nuts
• •3 cloves garlic
• •1 whole lemon juice
• •2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• •tablespoons water
• •to taste salt and pepper

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   1. Combine avocado, basil, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor or blender. With machine running, slowly stream in the lemon juice, olive oil, and water as needed to achieve a smooth pesto. Puree until completely blended and creamy.

   5 min

2. 2.

   2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

   1 min

3. 3.

   3. Use immediately or keep, refrigerated, for up to four hours.

   1 min