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20
Prep Time
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10
Cook Time
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16
Number of Servings
What to do:
- Strip basil leaves from the stems and add to food processor along with avocados, walnuts, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Pulse until finely chopped. Add oil and process to form a thick paste. Season with pepper.
- Cook linguine and mix with pesto.
- Enjoy!
Avocado Pesto
Avocados add a silky consistency and cheese-like richness to this dairy-free pesto recipe. Toss it with pasta, spread it on a flatbread pizza, or use it for a healthy mayo substitute on your sandwich.
Nutrition Facts
What you will need:
- 1 large bunch fresh basil
- 2 ripe avocados
- ½ cup walnuts
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 16 cups whole-wheat linguine