Creamy Avocado Pesto (Easy & Vegan)
This Creamy Avocado Pesto is a dairy-free twist on classic pesto made with fresh basil, spinach, avocado, and lemon. It’s rich, flavorful, and ready in 5 minutes! Use it for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip.
5 min4 servings403 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 avocados
- 1/3 cup fresh basil
- 1/3 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup reserved pasta water (or regular water)
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 oz pasta (cooked)
- homemade cashew parmesan (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
If making pasta, cook the pasta per package instructions.
- 2
Add the avocados, basil, spinach, water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust for seasonings.
- 3
Pour the pesto sauce over your favorite pasta, spread on toast, drizzle on caprese, etc. Enjoy!
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