Description
Green & gorgeous avocado tomato pesto is a vibrant, creamy pesto made with avocado, fresh basil, and tomatoes. It’s a fresh, dairy-free twist on classic pesto, perfect for pasta, toast, or as a dip.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil (plus more as needed)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 2 tbsp pine nuts, walnuts, or almonds
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine avocado, tomatoes, basil, garlic, and lemon juice.
- Pulse to break down ingredients.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning or lemon juice if needed.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container with a thin layer of olive oil on top to prevent browning.
Notes
- Use roasted or sun-dried tomatoes for deeper flavor.
- Add nutritional yeast or Parmesan for a cheesy variation.
- Thin with water or lemon juice for use as a dip or dressing.
- Store with plastic wrap pressed against the surface to avoid browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
