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!
This basil pesto guacamole is so easy to make!
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
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
- Mix everything and enjoy!
A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says
September 4, 2013 at 12:26 pmLooks delicious, Kevin! Love the addition of pesto-yum! 🙂
Tieghan says
September 4, 2013 at 12:54 pmPesto and Guacamole? Why yes, please! Sounds awesome, kevin!
Maria says
September 4, 2013 at 1:27 pmGlad you liked the guacamole!
Heather Christo says
September 4, 2013 at 1:47 pmthis really does look delicious! I haven't been able to stop thinking about that either- gotta try it!
Gaby says
September 4, 2013 at 7:05 pmlove this!
Cindy Cary says
September 4, 2013 at 8:44 pmI wonder if this would be even better with cilantro pesto, but this sounds great!
MAX KING says
September 4, 2013 at 9:37 pmI've been doing something similar for years as a sauce with with fettucini. It always gets raves.
Marian (Sweetopia) says
September 5, 2013 at 1:48 amWhat a great combination! Perfect any time snack!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
September 5, 2013 at 6:50 amI definitely need to make this too! The idea of pesto in guac is just genius!
Joanne says
September 5, 2013 at 10:25 amWhoa! That is a fast turnover for seeing a recipe and then making it! It's definitely on my agenda.
Aimée says
September 5, 2013 at 11:13 pmOh, I have TONS of basil in my garden right now. BING!
shop vouchers says
September 6, 2013 at 4:57 amMy daughter loves this dish
Julie @ Table for Two says
September 6, 2013 at 3:22 pmi want a whole bowl of this and my own bowl of chips haha all to myself!! 🙂 this looks awesome!!
mezzobuff says
September 7, 2013 at 9:22 pmMaking it for a party tomorrow with my home-grown-made pesto! Thank you for the lovely recipe!