California Avocado Pistachio Pesto

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Total Time: 5 min

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Prep Time: 5 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 1300

Total Fat 117g

Saturated Fat 23g

Trans Fat 0.5g

Polyunsaturated Fat 16g

Monounsaturated Fat 71g

Cholesterol 50mg

Sodium 3430mg

Total Carbs 41g

Dietary Fiber 19g

Total Sugars 4g

Protein 35g

Potassium 1909mg

Vitamin A 623 mcg; Vitamin C 49 mg; Calcium 891 mg; Iron 9 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 291 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 1.32 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 70%; Vitamin C 50%; Calcium 70%; Iron 50 %; Vitamin D 0%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Fresh California avocados make their way into this homemade pistachio pesto creating a pesto that uses less oil and has even more flavor with a luscious texture.

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Serves: 1

Ingredients
Instructions

4 cups fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup olive oil 3/4 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded and peeled 1/3 cup pistachios 2 garlic cloves 3/4 cup parmesan cheese 1 tsp. salt

Add all the ingredients into the food processor and blend until creamy.

Serving Suggestion: This pesto is perfect on avocado toast or crackers.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

There are lots of quick and easy recipes on this site. Some have more than 7 ingredients, but most can be prepared in 15 minutes or less. Even with simple recipes it helps to know how to store avocados before you use them and if you have any left over.