Recipe

Replace Your Favorite Pasta Sauce With This Vegan Avocado Pesto

By Lucy Todhunter at University of California — Santa Barbara

 

Going vegan can be hard and giving up delicious cheeses and pastries makes it almost impossible for some to make the change. But we've found ways to satisfy your cravings without meat or dairy. We've created this avocado pesto for a creamy alternative to your favorite pasta sauce. Vegan or not, you're guaranteed to love it.

Vegan Avocado Pesto

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 large bunch fresh basil
  • 1 avocado
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Ground pepper to taste

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Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a food processor.

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Step 2

Blend her up.

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Step 3

Serve on your favorite pasta or sandwich!

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