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5 from 2 votes

Oil-Free Basil Pesto

Not your traditional pesto, but a delicious and healthy alternative.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Author: All recipes on jenniferskitchen.com are property of jennifer's kitchen and cannot be republished without written permission.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup raw walnuts or pine nuts – divided
  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt scant
  • 2 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup mashed ripe avocado
  • 1/4 cup cooked white beans with liquid or mashed silken tofu
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice scant

Instructions

  • Place 1/4 cup walnuts, garlic, and salt in food processor and process until coarsely ground.
  • Add remaining nuts, basil, white beans (or tofu), avocado, and lemon juice and process until nuts and basil is finely chopped. Serve immediately.