Avocado Pesto
This Avocado Pesto recipe is a healthy alternative to your standard basil pesto recipe. Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado 1 cup packed fresh basil 1⁄4 cup salted or unsalted pistachios or walnuts (adjust by adding no salt if using salted) 2 T lemon juice 1⁄4 t pepper 3 garlic cloves 1⁄4 to 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend to a paste. Add additional olive oil or filtered water to achieve a smooth sauce. Toss 2-3 tablespoons of the pesto with cooked pasta, vegetable noodles, or quinoa, and top with protein and roasted vegetables. Toss 2 tablespoons of pesto with cut-up vegetables and roast at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes Toss 2-3 tablespoons of pesto with cut-up chicken, tofu...