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.
California Avocado Pistachio Pesto
Total Time: 5 min
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information
per serving
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%
Serves: 1
Ingredients
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. saltInstructions
- 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.
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados