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This 5-Minute Avocado Pesto Is the Perfect Weeknight Meal

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Puget Sound chapter.

Have a ripe avocado that’s about to be thrown in the trash? Avoid waste with this innovative avocado pesto that you can prepare quickly and with minimal mess. Avocado adds an extra punch of protein to this sauce that’s delicious in a wrap, on spiralized veggies, and much more.

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#SpoonTip: Use the pesto right away or store in an airtight container with saran wrap pressed over the top to avoid browning (due to the avocado).

One-Bowl Avocado Pesto

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:2 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Place 1/2 ripe avocado, fresh basil, peeled garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in the food processor. To make a thicker pesto, add an entire avocado.

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    Mix until all ingredients are slightly chopped. The mixture will not be completely smooth at this stage.

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    While the processor is running, drizzle in the olive oil until completely combined.

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    Mix with pasta, zoodles, or eat atop toast. But let’s be honest, I’d eat this stuff on anything.

Emma Brant

Puget Sound '21

Hey guys! I'm Emma, a health-food nut who loves to cook and is obsessed with cute coffee shops. I'm that girl that needs to find the exact lighting and angle for my Instagram photo before anyone can start eating! I'm super excited to join Spoon at the University of Puget Sound. I'm a Chicagoan originally, but can't wait to explore the PNW! Follow my Instagram @_avocontrol_