AVOCADO PESTO SAUCE
(NUT-FREE, VEGAN)
Free of nuts, dairy and oils, this pesto sauce can be enjoyed quite liberally over your favorite noodles, protein, rice or veggies. A ripe avocado lends its smooth and creamy texture to this rich sauce, and is complimented with fresh basil, garlic and lemon juice. The result is a light, but decadent-tasting dish, one that is ready in less than 10 minutes!
INGREDIENTS
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1 ripe avocado
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½ cup fresh basil, tightly packed
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1½ Tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
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½ teaspoon minced garlic
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¼ teaspoon sea salt, or more to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
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To get started, add the fresh basil, lemon juice and garlic into a mini food processor, and process until the basil is broken down a bit.
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Add the flesh of the ripe avocado, and the ¼ teaspoon of salt, and process again until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides, as necessary.
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Taste the pesto, and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
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Serve over your favorite pasta and veggies, and enjoy!
* For "skinny noodles", try this sauce over vegetable pasta, or use a vegetti to make your own!
