This Avocado Pesto is easy to make and a delicious topping for toast, in sandwiches, in your favorite pasta, and so much more!
You guys! I am SO excited. I've been working with the amazing folks at Franz Bakery for the past few months developing recipes for their new website, and their website is now live!
Go check it out at FranzBakery.com.
One of my favorite recipes that I've developed for them is Pesto Caprese Tartines. I made these three times during the development phase and shared one set with my Bunco buddies. They were a hit!
I would eat these every day if I could! They're great to enjoy for everyday lunch or dinner, to cut into smaller bites and serve at parties, or to start the day right with a vibrant, filling, healthy, absolutely delicious breakfast. The recipe is on the Franz Bakery website, but I will also be sharing the recipe plus additional photos tomorrow right here on the blog!
The first part of the Pesto Caprese Tartines recipe is a tasty and versatile creamy Avocado Pesto.
Words cannot express how much I love this pesto. This Creamy Avocado Pesto has a nice smooth, rich texture. It's perfect for these Pesto Caprese Tartines, but also can be used in so many other ways.
Ways to Use Creamy Avocado Pesto
- Spread onto lightly toasted bread
- Use as a condiment in sandwiches
- Use as a sauce with your favorite pasta
- Use as a salad dressing with your favorite salad
- Spread onto crackers and top with crumbled bacon, chopped almonds, chopped hard boiled eggs, or chopped tomatoes for a tasty party appetizer dish.
- Use as a dip for veggies.
How would YOU use this Creamy Avocado Pesto?
Creamy Avocado Pesto
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup spinach leaves
- 1 medium ripe avocado peeled and pitted
- 2 medium-sized cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse in 10-second increments until well blended. Makes about 1 cup of avocado pesto. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
You can get the full recipe for Pesto Caprese Tartines with this Creamy Avocado Pesto on the new Franz Bakery website, but I'll also be sharing the full Pesto Caprese Tartines recipe here tomorrow, along with more process photos!
Kritika says
This looks so delicious! Gonna be trying it out soon. Thanks for the recipe :)
Chelsea says
I LOVE avo. This looks amazing!
Lauren says
This looks amazing! I just started eating avocado - I only like it mixed with other things so this is perfect!
RAZ says
I love avocado. I can put avocado on everything :D your recipe looks deli. I will try this. :)
Erin @ Platings and Pairings says
This looks SO amazing Marlynn! I can just imagine that the basil and avocado go together so well. I'd love to try it over pasta!
Cassandra says
Yum! Avocado and pesto together! It's the perfect match. Can't wait to try this...
Diana Johnson says
This pesto looks absolutely fantastic! I love the suggestions you give for using it.
Jakob Boman says
Wow.. it looks so delicious!! I love pesto and avocado so I have to try it soon. Thanks for sharing!
Peanuts & Thread says
Oh my, I'm a sucker for avocado recipes.
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Ahh me too! Especially this time of year (but honestly, 365 days a year!).
Citra Kale @Citra's Home Diary says
your pesto absolutely looks creamy and fresh. Great recipe Marylynn..
Jessica Bradshaw says
This looks awesome!! I love the bright colors!
renee says
Looks delicious and super easy. I love pesto of any kind--definitely adding this to the recipe list!
Julia says
I love the idea of avocado in pesto. I have to give that a try this summer! This would be great on avocado toast with some fresh mozzarella and tomato!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
Love this idea! I'm a huge pesto fan, this sounds so good!
Ashley says
I LOVE pesto!! I think I definitely need to give this avocado version a try. It looks delish!
xo Ashley
Mariah says
I love avocado! This looks so good! I'm definitely going to try it out after a trip to the store :)
Jessica Kromer says
I've tried mashed avocado with pasta before, but I've never actually made it into a pesto. I'll have to try this recipe next time I substitute red sauce for avocado. Thanks for sharing.
Ashleigh says
Yum this recipe looks wonderful, pesto and avocado are both favs of mine, so adding them together is a plus! Thank you for sharing such a great recipe!
Bella says
You literally just put my two favourite things together and made heaven spread and sauce!!! I am so making this asap!!
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Lynn says
Yummy! I love pesto! Pesto and a twist of avocado looks so promising. I'll try this one this weekend. Thanks for sharing!
Erin says
I dig this!!! Especially on crackers with hard boiled eggs. Great appetizer idea!
Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen) says
What timing! I swear I was just recently trying to figure out how to make pesto with avocado without it turning brown. And you've mastered it! This looks IN-credible. I think the way I'd be eating it is with a spoon!
Brie says
Yum! This avocado pesto sounds so good, and the pesto caprese tartines look beyond delicious!
xo Brie
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