Amazing Avocado Pesto.....

At the end of a busy week nothing is nicer than a long bath, a big glass of wine and a super easy dinner with minimal washing up. But before you reach for the takeaway menu / quick jarred sauce / something on toast take a look at this quick and easy pesto. Now I know I have made a pesto before, it is great for a vegan friendly gluten free quick dinner but this time it has gone up the world with a new fancy twist – the avocado. I love / am obsessed with avocado. I will literally put it in anything so when I realised I hadn’t ever thrown it in a pesto I felt I owed it the pleasure. The great thing about pesto is should you have any left over (we rarely do!) it is super on a toasted bagel then new with a few chopped tomatoes.

 

Avocado Pesto (serves 4)

 

 

• Any pasta you like (I used an Edamame Bean Gluten Free)
• 2 Large handfuls of Spinach
• 2 large handfuls of basil
• 1 Large avocado
• 2 TSP of lazy garlic
• 1 TBSP of oil of your choice (I used chilli infused)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 TBSP of lemon juice
• 2 TBSP toasted nuts of your choice (walnuts are amazing!)

 

How To –

 

• Put the pasta in a pan of boiling water and cook until tender.
• Mean while place all the other ingredients in a food processor and blitz until smooth.
• When the pasta is cooked, drain and stir in the pesto mix.
• Serve in big pasta bowls with a large glass of chilled white wine and a simple rocket salad. Enjoy!