Name: Avocado Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

February 6, 2026

A quick and creamy Avocado Pesto made with ripe avocado, fresh basil, arugula, spinach, lime juice, and feta. Bright, savory, and silky smooth, it’s perfect for pasta, sandwiches, grilled vegetables, or as a fresh dip. It comes together in minutes and needs no cooking, making it ideal for easy weeknight meals.

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Avocado Pesto

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 1 other allergen identified

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Instructions

Halve the avocado, remove the pit with a knife, and peel off the skin. Place the flesh in a tall container.

Wash the arugula, basil and spinach thoroughly, shake dry and add to the avocado along with the remaining ingredients, blending into a smooth pesto.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Avocado Ripeness Matters 🥑
Select avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure but aren't mushy to ensure the perfect creamy texture for your pesto.
Acid Balance Trick 🍋
Add lime juice gradually and taste as you go to prevent over-acidifying the pesto, balancing the creamy avocado with bright citrus notes.
Herb Freshness Preservation 🌿
Wash and thoroughly dry basil and greens before blending to prevent excess water from diluting the pesto's rich, concentrated flavor.
Texture Optimization Technique 🥄
Pulse the ingredients instead of continuous blending to control consistency and prevent over-processing, maintaining a rustic, textured pesto.
Storage Pro Tip 🧊
Press plastic wrap directly onto the pesto's surface before refrigerating to prevent browning and preserve its vibrant green color.

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Jule’s Menu

Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.