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Avocado Walnut Pesto
8 ingredients
10 min
6
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Made with avocado, walnuts and plenty of basil, this is the perfect summer pesto! Oh, and did I mention it’s vegan?
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
408
Calories
5g
Protein
38g
Fat
20g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Avocado | 1 medium (150g) | 240 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Walnut | 1 walnut half (4g) | 26 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh Basil
- 2 whole Avocados, Peeled And Pitted
- ½ cups Chopped Walnuts
- 1 teaspoon Crushed Garlic
- 1 whole Lemon, Juiced
- ¾ cups Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Pepper
Directions
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By tastykitchen ·
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