Description
Perfect over pasta, this easy avocado and spinach pesto is so creamy and loaded with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp crushed chili flakes
- pasta (to serve)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the garlic, avocado, lemon juice, spinach, and spices.
- Pulse until a thick cream forms, then drizzle in the olive oil, and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, and save some of the pasta water when done.
- Mix in the pesto, adding the reserved pasta water if the mixture is too thick. Serve immediately!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main, Side
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired