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Pesto Guacamole

[heart_this] · Sep 4, 2013 · 14 Comments

Pesto Guacamole

A summer-y fresh guacamole with basil pesto.

When I came across the idea of a pesto guacamole on two peas & their pod last week I knew that I would have to make it and make it soon! You really cannot go wrong combining two already amazing things like pesto and avocados and with all of the fresh basil around now it was the perfect time to make it! This guacamole could not be easier to make, you simply mash the avocado and mix in your basil pesto along with some lemon juice to brighten things up and to help prevent the avocado from browning. Of course I went with my own homemade basil pesto which is also super easy to make and inside of 10 minutes I was enjoying some super tasty pesto guacamole! I polished the first batch of pesto guacamole off in a few minutes just snacking on it with tortilla chips but I already have several ideas about what I could use it in!

Pesto Guacamole
This basil pesto guacamole is so easy to make!

Pesto Guacamole
Both tomato and basil and tomato and avocado are fabulous combinations so I topped the pesto guacamole of with some fresh, field ripened diced tomato!

Pesto Guacamole

Pesto Guacamole

Pesto Guacamole

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Servings: 4

A summer-y fresh guacamole with basil pesto.

ingredients
  • 2 large avocados, mashed
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
directions
  1. Mix everything and enjoy!
Use in:
Pesto Guacamole BLT

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Appetizer, Avocado, Condiment, Dip, Food, Low-carb, Mexican, Recipe, Vegetarian

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Comments

  1. A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says

    September 4, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    Looks delicious, Kevin! Love the addition of pesto-yum! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Tieghan says

    September 4, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    Pesto and Guacamole? Why yes, please! Sounds awesome, kevin!

    Reply
  3. Maria says

    September 4, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    Glad you liked the guacamole!

    Reply
  4. Heather Christo says

    September 4, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    this really does look delicious! I haven't been able to stop thinking about that either- gotta try it!

    Reply
  5. Gaby says

    September 4, 2013 at 7:05 pm

    love this!

    Reply
  6. Cindy Cary says

    September 4, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    I wonder if this would be even better with cilantro pesto, but this sounds great!

    Reply
  7. MAX KING says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    I've been doing something similar for years as a sauce with with fettucini. It always gets raves.

    Reply
  8. Marian (Sweetopia) says

    September 5, 2013 at 1:48 am

    What a great combination! Perfect any time snack!

    Reply
  9. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says

    September 5, 2013 at 6:50 am

    I definitely need to make this too! The idea of pesto in guac is just genius!

    Reply
  10. Joanne says

    September 5, 2013 at 10:25 am

    Whoa! That is a fast turnover for seeing a recipe and then making it! It's definitely on my agenda.

    Reply
  11. Aimée says

    September 5, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    Oh, I have TONS of basil in my garden right now. BING!

    Reply
  12. shop vouchers says

    September 6, 2013 at 4:57 am

    My daughter loves this dish

    Reply
  13. Julie @ Table for Two says

    September 6, 2013 at 3:22 pm

    i want a whole bowl of this and my own bowl of chips haha all to myself!! 🙂 this looks awesome!!

    Reply
  14. mezzobuff says

    September 7, 2013 at 9:22 pm

    Making it for a party tomorrow with my home-grown-made pesto! Thank you for the lovely recipe!

    Reply

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