Name: Vegan Avocado Arugula Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 small ripe avocado; 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic; 3 tbsp walnuts; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed; 1 cup baby arugula, loosely packed; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; water or olive oil, as needed (1-3 tbsp)

Vegan Avocado Arugula Pesto

vegan arugula avocado pesto pasta in a white bowl surrounded by sliced avocado, garlic, arugula and walnuts.

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5 from 2 reviews

Flavorful, creamy avocado arugula pesto with walnuts and garlic is completely plant-based and loaded with healthy fats. It is delicious as a spread, sauce, or dip! (vegan, gluten-free)

Author: Kaleigh
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: about 1 cup 1x
Category: sauce
Method: no cook
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 small ripe avocado
3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
3 tbsp walnuts
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
1 cup baby arugula, loosely packed
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
water or olive oil, as needed (1-3 tbsp)

Instructions

Add avocado, lemon juice, garlic, walnuts, basil, arugula, salt and pepper to a food processor.
Blend until smooth. Add water or olive oil as needed, one tablespoon at a time to reach your desired consistency.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Because this pesto contains avocado, it is best served right away. It can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days in an airtight container, but the flavor and color will not be as vibrant.

Keywords: vegan pesto, avocado arugula pesto, arugula pesto, avocado pesto

Find it online: https://livelytable.com/vegan-arugula-avocado-pesto-pasta/