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Creamy-Avo-Pesto

Creamy Avo Pesto

Hot in winter and cold in summer – this is great dish all year round.

Gluten free, vegan & absolutely delicious – try our Creamy Avo Pesto with Zucchini Noodles tonight!

Ingredients

  • 2 large ripe avocados
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1/4 cup Flannerys Own Organic Brazil Nuts
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 TSP sea salt
  • 1/4 cup Flannerys Own Organic Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup peas
  • Salt & pepper to season
  • Extra Flannerys Own Organic Olive Oil
  • 2 large zucchinis, spiralized

Method

  • In a food processor add the avocados, basil, garlic, brazil nuts & lemon juice – process until smooth & creamy. Season with salt and pepper. While the food processor is on low gradually add in the olive oil.
  • In a fry pan, over medium heat, add in a drizzle of olive oil and gently fry the zucchini noodles until tender (this shouldn’t take long, around 1-2 minutes).
  • Remove from the heat and stir through the pesto.
  • Serve with lemon wedges and cracked pepper.

 

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