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Avocado Cilantro Pesto
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Avocado Cilantro Pesto

Course Sauce
Cuisine Vegan
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Author Debra @vegeliciouskitchen.com

Ingredients

  • 1 - 1 1/2 large ripe avocados
  • 2 cups cilantro packed tightly
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts or sunflower seed kernals
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • Juice of 1 1/2 limes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 -2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast optional
  • 12 ounces of whole grain pasta

Instructions

  • Put your water on to boil for your noodles and add salt to the water
  • Let cook to desired firmness
  • While the noodles are cooking, add all the ingredients other than the noodles to a high speed blender like a Vitamix or Blendtec, and blend until smooth and creamy
  • When your noodles are done, drain them in a colander and then add them to a large bowl and mix the Avocado Cilantro Pesto into them to cover.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve
  • Add fresh chopped tomatoes (optional)
  • Add minced jalapeno peppers (optional)