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    Home » Appetizers & Sides

    Avocado Pesto

    Published: Mar 2, 2016 / Updated: Aug 24, 2020 / 14 Comments

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    My avocado pesto is a versatile condiment that is great on bread or crackers or with pasta. Avocado, chives, basil, garlic, olive oil, lime, and pine nuts are whipped together to create this tasty spread.

    four slices of baguette topped with avocado pesto next to a bowl of avocado pesto with a spoon

    This update on classic pesto is lick-your-fingers good. The texture of this spread is to die for. Avocado is the key to it being so divinely spreadable. Lime and chives give it that extra depth of flavor.

    Ensure you're using an olive oil that you like the taste of. I know that sounds obvious, but it really makes a difference (especially in recipes like this one). And an extra drizzle of olive oil to finish off these delicious morsels.

    close-up of baguette slices topped with avocado pesto

    This avocado pesto is an easy way to please both the herbivores and carnivores in your life, especially if you serve it with some good bread. #winning

    I blend the chives right in the avocado pesto spread, but if you're less into onion, you can sprinkle them on top (and/or cut down on that 1 tablespoon I have in the recipe).

    several slices of bread topped with avocado pesto

    Tried this avocado pesto?

    Let me know how you enjoyed it in the comments 🙂

    Avocado pesto is a versatile condiment that is great on bread or crackers or with pasta. Avocado, chives, basil, garlic, olive oil, lime, and pine nuts come together to create this tasty spread.

    Avocado Pesto

    Avocado pesto is a versatile vegan condiment that is great on bread or crackers or with pasta. 
    4 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4
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    Ingredients
     

    Pesto:

    • 1 avocado
    • Juice of 1 lime
    • 1/2 cup pine nuts
    • 10 large leaves basil
    • 1 tablespoon chives chopped (or to taste)
    • 2-3 cloves garlic
    • Salt & pepper to taste
    • 1/3 cup olive oil

    For serving:

    • Baguette or other bread
    • Red pepper flakes (optional)
    • Drizzle of olive oil (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Add all pesto ingredients except for olive oil to a food processor. Blend on high and slowly drizzle the olive oil in. Once all the oil is in, stop the machine and scrape down the sides. Blend further until the mixture is smooth and consistent.
    • Serve immediately (or chill for 30 minutes) on fresh bread or crackers. Sprinkle red pepper flakes and drizzle olive oil over top if desired.

    Notes

    • This serves 2-4 - depends what you're using it for. It could easily serve 4 if this is just one of many appetizers at a party, for example. Avocado pesto is versatile... you can use it as a spread as I did, or put it into a sandwich as a condiment, dip crackers/pita/veggies in, or even serve it with pasta.
    • As this condiment contains avocado, it's best eaten on day 1 or the next day as the avocado will brown.
    • This is the food processor I used to make this recipe.
    Keyword avocado pesto
    Author Natasha Bull

    If you like this recipe, you may also like my sun-dried tomato and white bean dip with some crusty bread!

    My avocado pesto is a versatile condiment that is great on bread or crackers or with pasta. Avocado, chives, basil, garlic, olive oil, lime, and pine nuts are whipped together to create this tasty spread.
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    1. Nicole says

      June 28, 2021 at 5:22 PM

      4 stars
      To much garlic and I love garlic so I will go with to cloves instead of the three my fault for not tasting and adding as I go. Super easy and I did it all by hand

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 28, 2021 at 5:34 PM

        Sorry to hear that! Seems like some garlic cloves are gigantic these days too, so that doesn't help. I'm glad you found it easy, at least.

        Reply
    2. Deanna says

      March 9, 2020 at 10:03 AM

      Could I add anhard.cheesento this? Maybe parmesan?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 9, 2020 at 1:19 PM

        Sure!

        Reply
    3. Tina says

      March 14, 2019 at 7:36 AM

      I’m going to make this for a St.Patricks day for a Bunco party. I plan to take premaid biscuit dough and (somehow) cut them into the shapes of shamrocks. Then spread the Avacado Pesto on too. I’ll let you know how it goes. Thanks for the receipe. Looking forward to it.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 14, 2019 at 9:15 AM

        Ooh that sounds like a great idea! Do let me know how it goes! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Linda says

      February 24, 2018 at 5:43 AM

      Would like to try this but am confused about the number of chives (20?) and whether or not to chop them first before adding to the food processor.
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 24, 2018 at 9:12 AM

        Hi Linda! This is one of my earlier recipes, so I understand why that would seem a little confusing! I agree haha. I’d chop up about a tablespoon or so of chives then add them to your food processor. You could also simply garnish with chives to taste if you want more control of the onion flavor. Hope that helps! I’ll update the recipe to reflect that.

        Reply
    5. Amy says

      May 5, 2016 at 9:54 AM

      I love avocado and I love pasta! Your food photography is amazing!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 5, 2016 at 10:00 AM

        Thanks so much Amy!!

        Reply
    6. Meghan | Fox and Briar says

      March 2, 2016 at 11:56 AM

      Mmmm, I love avocado and I love pesto. So what I'm saying is that I love this recipe. Winning indeed. Also pinning 🙂

      Reply
    7. Sweet Somethings Blog says

      March 2, 2016 at 10:56 AM

      LOVE avocado and LOVE pesto! This is brilliant!
      P.S. Did you study photography or are you just naturally gifted behind the lens?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 2, 2016 at 11:01 AM

        Thank you for the compliment! I didn't study photography... I just read a lot of online tutorials/tips and experiment to try and figure out what works. Hit or miss basically!

        Reply
    8. Tracy | Baking Mischief says

      March 2, 2016 at 10:11 AM

      Avocado pesto? Two of my very favorite things combined! Very angry that I don't have any fresh basil in my kitchen right now so I can't put this in a sandwich for lunch.

      Reply

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