Avocado Pesto

I tried my first avocado while getting ready for a party for this past Super Bowl.  My friend Susan, asked me to make guacamole.  “YUCK!” I thought, but if that is what she wants me to make, that is what I will make.

I ended up eating half of the green goodness before anyone else got a taste, and I was  hooked!

As I tried to find more ways to eat these new-found super foods, I came up with Avocado Pesto.  This is not one of those recipes where measurement is important. If you want to add more of something, add it.

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Avocado Pesto

1 pitted avocado

juice from one lime

1 cup fresh basil leaves

a few sprigs of fresh oregano

1 tablespoon minced garlic

olive oil

water

salt

pepper

Place all of the above ingredients in your processor of choice.  I am using my Nutribullet because of the small amount that this makes.  Process until smooth and creamy.

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What can you do with this?  My favorite is to toss it with pasta, plain and simple.  This time I added sautéed zucchini, squash and onions. You can put a dollop on grilled salmon,  add it to sautéed shrimp, use it as a dip with pretzel chips or just eat it with a spoon.  The choice is yours.  If you come up with other ways to enjoy this, let me know.  I’m always game for something new!

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