Creamy Vegan Avocado Pesto

Natalie Mitchell

This incredibly creamy vegan avocado pesto is super easy and delicious. You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this dairy free Italian favorite spread.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Course Dressing, Spread

Servings servings

Equipment

Food Processor

Ingredients

1/4 avocado
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup basil
1/4 cup spinach
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 cup pine cuts
1 tbsp minced garlic
juice of 1/2 lemon
salt and pepper
1/4 cup water

Instructions

Add the avocado, basil, spinach, olive oil, pine nuts, lemon, salt, pepper and water into a food processor. Blend until smooth
Pour over pasta, use immediately or store in a tightly sealed jar in the fridge.

Notes

You can substitute the nutritional yeast with grated parmesan if you are making this not dairy free.
You can store these in ice cubes in the freezer for individual servings for up to 6 months.
Substitute the spinach for more basil

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