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Avocado and Basil Pesto

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Author WhollyCupcake

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces fresh basil
  • 1/3 cup walnuts
  • 2 avocados
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • lemon juice from one lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a food processor add the basil, walnuts, garlic, avocados, lemon juice, and seasonings. Pulse until creamy.
  • With food processor on high, slowly drizzle in the olive oil, scraping sides of bowl as needed.
  • Adjust the seasoning as needed. Store  pesto in jars or airtight container.

Notes

Since this pesto is made with avocados, slight darkening might occur on top layer. It's completely edible, but if color bothers you gently scrape off top layer and discard.