Name: Healthy Basil Pesto Sauce
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 Cup Basil ((packed and not chopped)); 1/4 Cup Green Peas; 1/4 Cup Avocado; 3 Tbsp Parsley ((not chopped)); 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar; 1/2 Tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 Tsp Fresh Minced Garlic; 1/4 Tsp Salt; 1/8 Tsp Black Pepper

Healthy Basil Pesto Sauce

With the use of green peas and avocado this Basil Pesto is creamy and low in fat but still rich in flavor! I recommend trying it on spiralized vegetables, sandwiches, or chicken.

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 2

Ingredients

1 Cup Basil (packed and not chopped)
1/4 Cup Green Peas
1/4 Cup Avocado
3 Tbsp Parsley (not chopped)
1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 Tsp Fresh Minced Garlic
1/4 Tsp Salt
1/8 Tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add additional salt and pepper to taste and you're done!

Notes

If you like a cheesy taste in your pesto try adding 2 tbsp of nutritional yeast.
See how I use this pesto in my Pest Zucchini Pasta with Mushrooms and Chicken recipe.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories: 70
Fat: 4.5g
Carbs: 6g
Sugar: 1.5g
Protein: 2.5g

Healthy Basil Pesto Sauce