Creamy Avocado Pesto

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
• 1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
• 1/3 cup pine nuts
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Water as needed
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. 1. Combine avocado, basil, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor or blender. With machine running, slowly stream in the lemon juice, olive oil, and water as needed to achieve a smooth pesto. Puree until completely blended and creamy.
2. 2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. 3. Use immediately or keep, refrigerated, for up to four hours.