Avocado Pesto, a Fresh Take on a Classic

This pesto sauce isn’t conventional, but it’s just as delicious.
Avocado Pesto, a Fresh Take on a Classic
There are so many ways to use this luscious sauce. Diane Rossen Worthington/TCA
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The other day I was talking to my dentist, who shared his recipe for avocado pesto. Since avocados are rich in healthy fats and fiber, I thought, what a good idea! I wondered how it would be to replace olive oil with avocado and discovered that this adapted Seriously Simple recipe offers a pleasant flavor and satisfying texture.

Pesto is classically made using a mortar and pestle, grinding it slowly and adding olive oil to the mixture. This food processor method may not be authentic, but it delivers a creamy, nutty version.

Diane Rossen Worthington
Diane Rossen Worthington
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Diane Rossen Worthington is an authority on new American cooking. She is the author of 18 cookbooks, including "Seriously Simple Parties," and a James Beard Award-winning radio show host. You can contact her at SeriouslySimple.com. Copyright 2021 Diane Rossen Worthington. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.