Avocado Pesto is a healthy lightened-up variation of the classic pesto where avocado is added to the recipe. Make it using essential ingredients in 5 minutes.
1cupfresh Italian basil packed, rinsed and drained well
¼cupwalnuts
2-3clovesgarlic
¼cupextra virgin olive oil
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonfreshly cracked black pepper
¼cupshredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cut the avocado into half and discard the seed. Take out the flesh using a spoon and add it to a medium sized blender jar. Discard the skin.
Add basil leaves, walnuts, garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and parmesan cheese to the blender jar.
Blend to make a slightly coarse paste. Scrap the sides of the jar once while blending.
Transfer the pesto to an airtight container and drizzle a layer of olive oil to prevent it from turning black from oxidation. Secure the lid and refrigerate. Use as required.