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Lightened Up Avocado Basil Pesto (No Oil Added)

Creamy Oil-Free Avocado Spinach Basil Pesto

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole Avocado pitted and peeled
  • 2 cups Fresh basil leaves packed
  • 1 cup Fresh spinach packed
  • 2 cloves Garlic peeled
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.25 cup Pine nuts toasted
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice fresh
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Water or as needed for consistency

Instructions
 

  • Add the avocado, fresh basil, fresh spinach, and garlic to a food processor.
  • Pulse the mixture until roughly chopped.
  • Add the parmesan cheese, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, and water.
  • Blend on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Serve immediately over warm pasta or as a dip.