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Avocado Cilantro Pesto Sauce

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Flavor packed simple avocado cilantro pesto is perfect to toss with pasta or spread to bread. The addition of jalopeno, lime juice, and almond makes this sauce extraordinary tasty.
Course Lunch, Pasta
Cuisine Western
Keyword avocado cilantro pesto, pesto, pesto sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Holly Ford

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • 1 avocado peeled and seeded
  • 1 small bunch cilantro
  • 1/2 jalopeño pepper seeded
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2-3 pinches pepper
  • 4 servings cooked pasta (I used spaghetti)

Instructions

  • In a food processor, pulse almond a few times until they become coarsely chopped.
  • Add avocado, cilantro, jalopeño, and lime juice. Blend smooth as you pour in the olive oil in a processor.
  • Add grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Toss with cooked pasta and serve immediately.

Notes

Storage Tip: Pour the sauce in an airtight container or jar and drizzle olive oil on top of the sauce and cover. Chill it in the fridge and use within 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.