Creamy Chili Avocado Pesto
ThisCreamyChili Avocado Pestois one of my go-to green sauces when I need something quick,flavorful, and satisfying. It takes just 5 minutes to whip up andrequires only a handful of fresh ingredients.
Equipment
Ingredients
- Handful of fresh basil
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 garlic cloves
- 25 g pine nuts
- 70 ml virgin olive oil
- 25 ml vegetable milk
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 small chili pepper optional for spice
Watch me Make it (Video)
Instructions
- Take one small chili pepper and chop it into small pieces. Remove most of the seeds and set aside to use later in an additional recipe.
- Combine the avocados, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, salt, chili pepper peel and a few of the seeds, basil leaves, fresh patrley, oat milk and garlic cloves in a food processor and blend for a minute or two until creamy.
- Taste and adjust by adding a little salt, extra chili for extra flavor, or more liquid for a thinner consistency
- Serve with crispy bread, spread it on toast or mix it into your Whole Wheta Pasta.https://dishingoutplants.com/whole-wheat-pasta-pesto/
Notes & Suggestions
TOP TIPS
- Caution with handling chili peppers - Wear gloves or wash your hands thoroughly after handling chili to avoid irritation. Touching your eyes or face afterward can burn! You can also remove most of the seeds to control the heat level
- Pesto Color change -If you’re not using all your pesto right away, drizzle a thin layer of olive oil or lemon juice over the top before storing it in an airtight container. This prevents oxidation and keeps the pesto green and fresh, something I often forget but it`s good to know the pesto does not lose its nutrients, just because it turns dark.
- If you want your pesto to have a richer flavor, you can lightly toast the pine nuts, and cashews almonds before blending.
Nutrition Profile
Nutrition
Creamy Chili Avocado Pesto
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
400
% Daily Value*
Saturated Fat
4.8
g
30
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
6.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
26.5
g
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Fiber
8.3
g
35
%
Sugar
1.3
g
1
%
Protein
6.3
g
13
%
Vitamin C
19.2
mg
23
%
Calcium
47
mg
5
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated automatically per serving. Values may vary depending on ingredients used and serving size. Adjust calculations accordingly if changes are made.
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