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Creamy Oil-Free Avocado Spinach Basil Pesto
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
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.