Creamy Avocado Pesto
Ingredients:
8
Elevate your dishes with this luxurious avocado pesto. Bursting with fresh flavors of creamy avocado, zesty lime, aromatic basil, and nutty pine nuts, this versatile sauce is perfect for adding a gourmet touch to pasta, seafood, sandwiches, and more.
Ingredients
1 | avocado |
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2 | limes, zested and juiced |
1⁄4 | cup pine nuts |
1⁄4 | cup grated parmesan |
1 | cup arugula |
1 | cup basil |
3 | tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 | clove garlic |
Instructions
1. | In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients and blend until smooth. For optimal texture, start by grinding up the cheese and nuts before adding the remaining ingredients. |
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2. | Spoon the creamy avocado pesto onto scallops, mix with hot pasta, spread on sandwiches, or incorporate it in any way you would use traditional pesto. |
Published on Oct 20, 2024 by Luminița