Avocado Pesto & Other Nut Free Alternatives

By Sarah-Lyn

SO delicious! All those rich, heart healthy MUFA’s, but none of the heaviness we associate with oil and nut based pesto.

Ingredients

• 1 small avocado
• 1/4 tsp salt (more to taste)
• Black pepper to taste
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 1/2 cup basil, tightly packed

Preparation

Step 1

1) Blend all ingredients except for basil in a food processor on high till smooth.

2) Add all the basil and pulse to combine. If the mix is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water. Serve over zucchini pasta or kelp noodles in the raw; for a cooked version, try this over brown rice noodles or regular pasta! I served mine over zucchini pasta, along with a big salad and some juice pulp crackers.