Name: Avocado "Pesto"
Yield: Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients: 1 medium avocado, peeled, halved; 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup (or more) canned chicken broth; 4 large garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 cup vegetable oil

An easy-to-make sauce to accompany grilled chicken or to toss with pasta. Sprinkle the pasta with some crumbled feta cheese before serving, if desired.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1 medium avocado, peeled, halved

1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves

1/2 cup (or more) canned chicken broth

4 large garlic cloves

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/2 cup vegetable oil

Preparation

Place avocado, basil, 1/2 cup broth, garlic and lime juice in blender. Blend until chopped, scraping down sides as needed. With machine running, gradually add oil and blend until smooth. If too thick, gradually add more broth by tablespoons. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead; chill.)

TagsSauce Avocado Vegetable Basil Herbs & Spices Lime Citrus Fruit Dinner Nut Free Dairy Free Gluten Free Make Ahead Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer No-Cook Blender Bon Appétit

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