Creamy Avocado Pesto

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
• 1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
• 1/3 cup pine nuts
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Water as needed
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. 1. Put the avocado, basil, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor or blender. With the machine running, slowly stream in the lemon juice, olive oil, and as much water as needed for a smooth pesto. Purée until everything is fully blended and creamy.
2. 2. Add salt and pepper to suit your taste.
3. 3. Use the pesto right away, or refrigerate it for up to four hours.