Velvety Avocado Pesto Dip

Courtesy of American Heart Association

Guacamole lovers won’t be able to resist this creamy avocado dip with flavorful accents of basil and pine nuts. Enjoy with celery sticks, cucumber spears, carrots, and radishes. To evaluate the flavor even more, serve with roasted vegetables, such as broccoli florets and mini bell peppers.

Ingredients

• 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and cut into pieces
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup unsalted pine nuts
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3 medium garlic cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. In a food processor or blender, process all the ingredients for about 3 minutes, or until the mixture is fluffy and creamy.

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