Walnut Avocado Pesto

Total Time
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Serves
8
Meal
Snack
Course
Appetizers Snack

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Nutrition

Calories
208 cal
Total Fat
20 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
12 g
Cholesterol
4 mg
Sodium
87 mg
Carbohydrates
5 g
Dietary Fiber
3 g
Protein
6 g

Ingredients

  • 2 cups walnut halves and pieces
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1 ½ cups basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (Use vegan parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast if dairy free/vegan/paleo)

Preparation

  1. Combine walnuts, avocado, basil, garlic and cheese (or cheese sub) into food processor, pulse until meal forms.
  2. Add avocado, lemon juice and water and process until smooth.  For a thinner consistency add more water, for a thicker spread add less water.