Pesto Stuffed Avocado
Ripe avocado halves filled with a fresh basil, Parmesan, pine nut, garlic, and olive oil pesto.
Instructions
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Step 1
Toast the pine nuts in a dry frying pan over medium heat, shaking the pan frequently, until lightly golden. Transfer them to a plate and let them cool.
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Step 2
Put the basil, Parmesan, garlic, cooled pine nuts, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Pulse until everything is finely chopped.
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Step 3
Add the olive oil and lemon juice, then pulse until the pesto is thick, evenly combined, and spoonable.
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Step 4
Cut the avocados lengthwise, remove the pits, and arrange the four halves cut-side up.
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Step 5
Divide the pesto evenly among the avocado cavities and serve immediately.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Rinse and dry the avocado and basil before preparation. Serve promptly, or refrigerate the stuffed avocados in a covered container within 2 hours and consume within 1 day.
Risk factors
- Raw produce should be cleaned before cutting or processing.
- Cut avocado and fresh pesto are perishable at room temperature.