Pesto Stuffed Avocado

Pesto Stuffed Avocado

Ripe avocado halves filled with a fresh basil, Parmesan, pine nut, garlic, and olive oil pesto.

Instructions

  1. 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.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 16.0 gr Pine Nut

    Cookware: frying pan, plate

  2. Step 2

    Put the basil, Parmesan, garlic, cooled pine nuts, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Pulse until everything is finely chopped.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 gr Basil, 0.5 gr Black Pepper, 4.0 gr Garlic, 20.0 gr Parmesan Cheese, 1.5 gr Salt

    Cookware: food processor

  3. Step 3

    Add the olive oil and lemon juice, then pulse until the pesto is thick, evenly combined, and spoonable.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 10.0 ml Lemon Juice

    Cookware: food processor

  4. Step 4

    Cut the avocados lengthwise, remove the pits, and arrange the four halves cut-side up.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Avocado

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, spoon

  5. Step 5

    Divide the pesto evenly among the avocado cavities and serve immediately.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Cookware: spoon

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.