Healthy Recipes Ingredients Healthy Fruit Recipes Healthy Avocado Recipes Avocado Pesto 4.6 (11) 11 Reviews Avocados add a silky consistency and cheese-like richness to this dairy-free pesto recipe. By Jason Mraz Updated on September 20, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Tested by Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 5 mins Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 2 cups Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Low Added Sugar Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts How to Serve Avocado Pesto Toss avocado pesto with pasta or zucchini noodles, spread it on baguette slices to make bruschetta, add it to roasted veggies or use it for a healthy mayo substitute on your sandwich. How Do You Keep Avocado Pesto from Turning Brown? To prevent browning, press a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the avocado pesto and refrigerate for up to 5 days in an airtight container. Additional reporting by Jan Valdez Ingredients 1 large bunch fresh basil 2 ripe avocados ½ cup walnuts or hemp seeds 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 cloves garlic ½ teaspoon fine sea salt ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil Ground pepper, to taste Directions Strip basil leaves from the stems and add to a food processor along with avocados, walnuts (or hemp seeds), lemon juice, garlic and salt; pulse until finely chopped. Add oil and process to form a thick paste. Season with pepper. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2015 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 126 Calories 13g Fat 3g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Serving Size 2-Tbsp. Calories 126 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 3g 1% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 0g Protein 1g 2% Total Fat 13g 16% Saturated Fat 2g 9% Vitamin A 236IU 5% Vitamin C 4mg 5% Folate 26mcg 7% Sodium 37mg 2% Calcium 14mg 1% Iron 0mg 2% Magnesium 15mg 4% Potassium 151mg 3% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved