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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Dips, Sauces, Seasonings » Creamy Avocado Pesto in Under 10 Minutes!

    Published: August 11, 2016 / Updated: July 22, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Creamy Avocado Pesto in Under 10 Minutes!

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    bright green avocado pesto in a mason jar with a small knife placed in the pesto with title text overlay.

    This Avocado Pesto is easy to make in just about 10 minutes! It's a delicious dip, sauce, dressing, and topping for toast, in sandwiches, your favorite pasta, and so much more!

    bright green avocado pesto in a mason jar with a small knife placed in the pesto.
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    • 🌟 Why you'll love this recipe
    • 🥑 Ingredient notes
    • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
    • Recipe FAQs
    • 🍽 Serving ideas
    • More pesto recipes
    • More recipes that use avocados
    • Creamy Avocado Pesto

    If you love avocados, have you made avocado pesto yet? It's so easy and SO GOOD! Such a nice creamy alternative to standard basil pesto.

    🌟 Why you'll love this recipe

    avocado pesto spread on a piece of bread, with jars of tomatoes, pesto, cheese, and spinach leaves places around the bread on a cutting board.

    Do you love pesto like I do? Whether it's Spinach Pesto, Carrot Top Pesto or Mint Pesto, these flavorful sauces are a common part of my meal prep.

    If you're looking for something a little different, try this Creamy Avocado Pesto.

    • This pesto has a nice smooth, rich, creamy texture compared to other pestos.
    • It's a great way to use up avocados before they turn (which we all know, happens too quickly!).
    • You can make this in less than 10 minutes.
    • The recipe calls for less than 10 ingredients.

    🥑 Ingredient notes

    Avocado split in half with flesh and pit facing up, on a marble countertop.

    Avocados - choose avocados that are ripe and soft. If you want an even creamier texture, add an extra avocado.

    Greens - I use both spinach and basil to add extra nutritional value to this pesto. You can use just one or the other if you prefer.

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    ingredients to make pesto in a blender.
    pesto sauce blended in a food processor.

    Making this pesto is SO easy!

    1. Add the ingredients to a food processor or a blender.
    2. Pulse until all of the ingredients are well combined, and the pesto reaches your preferred level of creaminess.

    Recipe FAQs

    bright green avocado pesto in a mason jar with a small knife placed in the pesto.
    How do I store pesto?

    Store fresh pesto in a mason jar or other airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

    Can I freeze pesto?

    Yes! You can freeze pesto for up to six months. My favorite method of freezing pesto is to divide the pesto into the openings of an ice cube tray, freeze. Then pop out the frozen pesto cubes and place them in a freezer bag or freezer container. This way, you can take out and thaw just the portion you need for cooking when you are ready to use the pesto.

    🍽 Serving ideas

    two pieces of pesto, cheese, tomato toast on a cutting board with slices of bread in one corner and spinach leaves in another corner.
    • Spread onto lightly toasted bread.
    • Use as a condiment in sandwiches.
    • Make these delicious and fresh open-faced Pesto Caprese Tartines.
    • 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.

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    • pan-seared salmon with almond basil pesto
      Pan-Seared Salmon with Almond Basil Pesto
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      Avocado Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Corn
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      Shrimp Avocado Brown Rice Bowl

    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

    bright green avocado pesto in a mason jar with a small knife placed in the pesto.

    Creamy Avocado Pesto

    5 from 3 votes
    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 5 minutes mins
    Total Time: 10 minutes mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    This creamy avocado pesto can be made in 10 minutes with just a few ingredients! Great to use as a dip, sauce, dressing, or topping.
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 124kcal
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    Equipment

    • 1 Food Processor

    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 (or blender) and pulse in 10-second increments until well blended. Makes about 1 cup of avocado pesto. Enjoy immediately. 

    Notes

    Refrigerator storage: This is best when served immediately, and preferably within one day. However, you can refrigerate any remaining avocado pesto in a well-sealed mason jar or other airtight container for up to 3-5 days.
    Freezer storage: You can also freeze the pesto in an airtight container for up to about six months. An easy method is to spoon pesto into ice cube tray openings, freeze, then pop frozen pesto cubes into a freezer bag or container.
    If you find any oxidation (browned or discolored avocado pesto at the top of the jar after refrigeration or freezing, skim off the discolored portion and enjoy the remaining vibrant green portion.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 398IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.4mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      1. Brie says

        August 12, 2016 at 3:58 pm

        Yum! This avocado pesto sounds so good, and the pesto caprese tartines look beyond delicious!

        xo Brie
        http://www.sophistifunkblog.com

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      2. Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen) says

        August 12, 2016 at 8:56 am

        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!

        Reply
      3. Erin says

        August 12, 2016 at 5:36 am

        I dig this!!! Especially on crackers with hard boiled eggs. Great appetizer idea!

        Reply
      4. Lynn says

        August 12, 2016 at 2:48 am

        Yummy! I love pesto! Pesto and a twist of avocado looks so promising. I'll try this one this weekend. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
      5. Bella says

        August 12, 2016 at 1:40 am

        You literally just put my two favourite things together and made heaven spread and sauce!!! I am so making this asap!!

        http://xoxobella.com

        Reply
      6. Ashleigh says

        August 12, 2016 at 1:05 am

        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!

        Reply
      7. Jessica Kromer says

        August 12, 2016 at 12:43 am

        5 stars
        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.

        Reply
      8. Mariah says

        August 12, 2016 at 12:03 am

        5 stars
        I love avocado! This looks so good! I'm definitely going to try it out after a trip to the store :)

        Reply
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