Zesty Avocado Pesto
Makes a delicious topping for caprese salads, is a perfect spread on a sandwich, and delicious as a pasta sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 large avocado pitted and flesh scooped out
- 1 large handful fresh basil leaves about 1 1/2 cups
- Lemon Juice fresh squeezed juice from one lemon
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or to taste
- **fresh cracked black pepper for serving
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into food processor fitted with a metal blade.
- Blend until creamy and smooth.