Products used in this recipe
Guacamole Pesto
Yield: 1 Servings (2 cups)
Yield: 1 Servings (2 cups)
All the brightness and flavor of a traditional pesto—but with the added creaminess of avocado. Use it on pasta, spread it on a panini, or serve a dish of it with veggies and crostini for dipping. All delicious.
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Simplot Harvest Fresh™ Avocados: Chunky Avocado Pulp, Frozen 8/1lb | 10 oz. | |
| Basil, fresh, loosely packed | 2 oz. | |
| Parmesan cheese, grated | 3 oz. | |
| Pine nuts, toasted | 2 oz. | |
| Garlic | 1 clove | |
| Salt, plus more for seasoning | 1/4 tsp. | |
| Olive oil | 1 fl. oz. |
Preparation Instructions:
- Step 1
- Thaw avocado according to package instructions.
- Step 2
- In a bowl of food processor, place basil, 2 oz. of Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Process until blended, about 10 seconds.
- Step 3
- With motor running, add oil in steady stream and process a few seconds more. Add in avocado pulp, and pulse to combine. Check seasoning. Serve immediately.
