Creamy Vegan Avocado Pesto

This easy avocado pesto is easy to make at home and is naturally vegan and gluten-free. Traditional pesto is made with lots of nuts, oil, and cheese making it relatively high in calories. Creamy avocado vegan pesto is a lightened-up pesto using no added oils or cheese.

This light, fresh, and flavorful avocado pesto takes less than 10 minutes to make and can be used on pasta, grilled chicken or steak, or tossed with veggies.

• Creamy vegan avocado pesto is creamy and delicious
• It can be used on pasta, wraps, sandwiches, veggies, pizza, and chicken
• This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and paleo
• Quick and easy recipe that takes less than 10 minutes to make

• Basil:  Aids in digestion, acts as an anti-inflammatory, and contains disease-fighting antioxidants
• Avocado: helps regulate blood sugar levels, promotes heart health, lowers cholesterol, promotes skin health, and includes a variety of nutrients.
• Lemons: High in vitamin C, promotes detoxification, reduces inflammation, and support weight loss
• Cashews: promotes heart health, increases energy, boosts brain function, and supports gone and blood health
• Nutritional Yeast: supports neurological health, weight loss, and muscle repair 

• Use one large avocado or two small avocados
• Don’t have fresh garlic? You can substitute 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
• Start with 1/4 cup of water and add more as needed to reach your desired consistency

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• Use as a sandwich spread
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• Add to grilled fish, chicken, shrimp, or steak 
• Mix with chickpeas and make a sandwich 
• Toss with vegetables 
• Use as a pizza sauce 
• Make pesto eggs 

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Creamy Vegan Avocado Pesto

Easy creamy vegan avocado basil pesto sauce that is gluten-free, oil-free, and delicious!

4.50 from 8 votes

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Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
• 1 large ripe avocado
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp raw cashews
• 1 lemon juiced
• 1/4 cup water (plus more if necessary)
• 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

 

• Start by adding all the ingredients into a food processor or blender
• Blend or process on high until the pesto becomes smooth and creamy (add more water if needed)
• Enjoy pesto with pasta, veggies, fish, steak, or chicken
• Store leftover pesto in an air-tight container for up to one week

Notes

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Keyword avocado, pesto

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