{"id":1669,"date":"2019-07-16T22:02:51","date_gmt":"2019-07-16T22:02:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/?p=1669"},"modified":"2019-07-16T22:02:56","modified_gmt":"2019-07-16T22:02:56","slug":"lightened-up-creamy-vegan-avocado-pesto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/index.php\/2019\/07\/16\/lightened-up-creamy-vegan-avocado-pesto\/","title":{"rendered":"Lightened Up Creamy Vegan Avocado Pesto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5412-798x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"lightened up creamy vegan avocado pesto \" class=\"wp-image-1682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5412-798x1024.jpeg 798w, https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5412-234x300.jpeg 234w, https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5412-768x986.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5412.jpeg 1595w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For once in my life I made a recipe and I got my act together enough to share it all in the same week.  I feel obligated to share this creamy avocado pesto ASAP while we&#8217;re in the middle of summer and basil is thriving.  Even my basil!  It&#8217;s the only thing I&#8217;m growing that&#8217;s really doing well.  Zero complaints here.  I adore basil.  And when life gives me basil, I make pesto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Except not traditional pesto, because where&#8217;s the fun in that.  Remember when I discovered the <a href=\"http:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/index.php\/2019\/06\/21\/friday-favorites-24-mushrooms-cycleboats-yoga-epic-dips-and-mighty-nest\/\">Good Foods dips<\/a> at ALDI?  I instantly fell in love with their plant based queso and avocado pesto dips.  So in love that I was afraid of running out and no longer having them in my life.  So I re-created my own versions (the queso recipe is coming soon!).  Since making this creamy avocado pesto I have added it to every meal I&#8217;ve made.  Slightly obsessed.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"821\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5425-821x1024.jpg\" alt=\"lightened up creamy vegan avocado pesto \" class=\"wp-image-1681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5425-821x1024.jpg 821w, https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5425-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5425-768x958.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5425.jpg 1641w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 821px) 100vw, 821px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;m obsessed with this vegan creamy avocado pesto because it&#8217;s good with so many things!  It&#8217;s the perfect accompaniment to zoodles (aka spiralized zucchini).  <em>Side note: I just had to fight autocorrect on zoodles AND spiralized&#8230;it&#8217;s like autocorrect doesn&#8217;t even know me.<\/em>  But this is delicious with so much more!  It makes a great creamy green goddess-type salad dressing, a dip for grilled veggies, or a spread in a sandwich or wrap.  I also love adding it to my veggie and egg scrambles and it&#8217;s the perfect sauce for a buddha bowl.  Endless possibilities! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/8542A6BD-ED4A-47A9-9C8E-0F05D68EE436-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"basil \" class=\"wp-image-1686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/8542A6BD-ED4A-47A9-9C8E-0F05D68EE436-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/8542A6BD-ED4A-47A9-9C8E-0F05D68EE436-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/8542A6BD-ED4A-47A9-9C8E-0F05D68EE436-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/8542A6BD-ED4A-47A9-9C8E-0F05D68EE436-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/8542A6BD-ED4A-47A9-9C8E-0F05D68EE436-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/8542A6BD-ED4A-47A9-9C8E-0F05D68EE436-320x321.jpg 320w, https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/8542A6BD-ED4A-47A9-9C8E-0F05D68EE436.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This pesto has some non-traditional ingredients.  I promise they all come together to create something delightful.  Let&#8217;s chat about some of the main ingredients:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Cauliflower<\/strong> &#8211; Didn&#8217;t see that one coming, did ya?  When I checked out the ingredient list on the Good Foods dips I was surprised to find cauliflower listed first.  But they were delicious (and surprisingly low calorie) so I followed suit.  I just used frozen riced cauliflower.  Super easy and you absolutely cannot taste one iota of cauliflower.  What you do get is some added volume and a dose of veggies without realizing it.  <\/li><li><strong>Avocado<\/strong> &#8211; Avocados are nutrient superstars.  This recipe calls for one avocado which added loads of vitamins, potassium, amazingly healthy fats, and fiber to the pesto.  This helps give the pesto a wonderfully creamy taste.  And no worries: thanks to the lemon juice, basil, and spinach this pesto doesn&#8217;t turn brown even after a few days.<\/li><li><strong>Basil<\/strong> &#8211; What would pesto be without basil?  I put loads of basil in this recipe for an amazingly refreshing and summery taste.  One thing I learned about basil is that the younger, smaller leaves are less bitter than the large ones.  The first time I made this I used large leaves and I still loved the taste, but something to keep in mind.<\/li><li><strong>Chia seed powder<\/strong> &#8211; Chia what?  I wasn&#8217;t familiar with this until I read the Good Food ingredient list.  Now it&#8217;s my new favorite thing.  And it&#8217;s easy to make!  I just use my <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2lhF0Jo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Cuisinart coffee grinder<\/a> to make chia powder.  It literally takes five seconds and boom: chia seed powder.  I now have a ton of recipes coming for you guys using it, because it&#8217;s AWESOME.  It&#8217;s my secret (or it was..) weapon as a healthy thickening agent.  It has the thickening power of chia seeds without the tapioca texture.  I&#8217;m not sure why chia seed powder isn&#8217;t more of a thing.  It&#8217;s definitely a thing in my kitchen now.<\/li><li><strong>Walnuts<\/strong> &#8211; Walnuts are awesome brain food and have approximately a billion other health benefits (possibly a slight exaggeration).  There aren&#8217;t a ton of walnuts in this recipe but they can add a little crunch if you&#8217;re looking for that.  If you combine all of the other ingredients until creamy and then add the walnuts at the end for a quick blend you can get a nice little crunchy texture.  The first time I created this recipe I just put everything in the blender at the same time and it was delightful and creamy.  Your choice.<\/li><li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2lojmU1\" target=\"_blank\">Nutritional yeast<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong>I LOVE nutritional yeast.  Like I <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2lojmU1\" target=\"_blank\">buy it in bulk monthly<\/a> (&lt;- definitely the best deal I&#8217;ve found for it).  I get that the name leaves a lot to be desired, but I promise it&#8217;s delicious.  If you&#8217;re not familiar with this food I highly recommend giving it a try.  It has a cheesy slightly nutty taste.  It&#8217;s awesome for vegans (and everyone else) because it&#8217;s a complete protein and packed with B vitamins.  I add it to everything.  I think it adds a nice depth to the flavor profile of this creamy avocado pesto.       <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5443-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"lightened up creamy avocado vegan pesto with shrimp and zoodles \" class=\"wp-image-1685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5443-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5443-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5443.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>The creamy avocado pesto paired beautifully with shrimp, zoodles, sliced red bell peppers, and saut\u00e9ed mushrooms for an easy dinner.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Now that we&#8217;ve covered the ingredients, it&#8217;s time for you to give this recipe a try!  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This creamy avocado pesto comes together so quickly. <\/strong> Throw all of the ingredients in a blender, blend, and enjoy!  The only thing that slowed me down was my blender.  I do not have one of those beautiful fancy blenders.  I have a cheap blender that struggles to do it&#8217;s one job.  But if my poor little blender can make this recipe, I know you can, too!  If you don&#8217;t have a blender I imagine a food processor or even immersion blender would work, but I haven&#8217;t tried that personally.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The good news is this recipe makes over 2.5 cups of this delightfully creamy pesto.  <\/strong>That means you can add it to everything.  I stored mine refrigerated in a mason jar and it kept well for 3 days.  I think it would keep well for at least 3-4 days if you don&#8217;t eat it all by then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The last thing you might be interested to know is this is incredibly light compared to traditional pesto. <\/strong> I&#8217;m not a huge fan of calorie counting, but sometimes it&#8217;s nice to know if you&#8217;re dealing with tablespoon serving sizes or cups.  I remember the day I realized a serving size of peanut butter was two tablespoons (?!!).  My world has never quite been the same.  This avocado pesto is packed with flavor and has a creamy consistency, but you can have a giant half of a cup of this for fewer calories than a 1\/4 cup serving of traditional pesto.  Have I sold you?  You need this pesto in your life.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5409-749x1024.jpg\" alt=\"lightened up creamy vegan avocado pesto\" class=\"wp-image-1683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5409-749x1024.jpg 749w, https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5409-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5409-768x1050.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5409.jpg 1498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-1670\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"1670\" data-servings=\"10\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-meadow\"><div class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-40 meadow-header\">\n  <div class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-column-gap-20 wprm-column-rows-recipe-600 wprm-column-rows-reverse wprm-row-gap-20 meadow-header-columns\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-align-center\">\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 20px;width: 300px;max-width: 100%;height: 300px;object-fit: cover;\" width=\"300\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5412.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-300x999999 size-300x999999\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5412.jpeg 1595w, https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5412-234x300.jpeg 234w, https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5412-768x986.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thelittlefitpuppydoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_5412-798x1024.jpeg 798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-75 wprm-align-rows-center\">\n      <div class=\"wprm-layout-container meadow-header-accent\" style=\"--wprm-layout-container-text-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\">\n        <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-semi-bold\">Amelia<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Lightened Up Creamy Vegan Avocado Pesto<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div>\n      \n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">This avocado pesto is creamy, packed with flavor, and amazing with everything.  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stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M9.88583 24.7466C7.87163 25.083 5.94136 23.8384 5.38746 21.8874L1.40942 8.60015C0.402321 2.61249 11.6986 0.728738 12.6889 6.73321L13.2093 20.5755C13.3267 22.6106 11.9 24.4102 9.88583 24.7466Z\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.1501\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M6.39478 3.77295L9.88605 24.7466\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.1501\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<defs>\n<clipPath id=\"clip0_135_302\">\n<rect width=\"44.3912\" height=\"52.3554\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.308289)\"\/>\n<\/clipPath>\n<\/defs>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span> Equipment<\/a><a href=\"#recipe-1670-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump-to-section wprm-block-text-smaller\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-icon\" style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><svg width=\"43\" height=\"51\" viewBox=\"0 0 43 51\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_135_313)\">\n<path d=\"M1.16528 30.2541V23.2404H41.6085V30.2541C41.6085 40.0501 32.5532 47.9913 21.3869 47.9913C10.2206 47.9913 1.16528 40.0357 1.16528 30.2541Z\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M30.9519 6.32898C35.9163 7.15498 39.2502 8.69104 39.2502 10.43C39.2502 12.5457 34.4023 14.3281 27.6763 14.9657\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M15.7369 14.5456C9.47678 13.85 5.05103 12.1255 5.05103 10.1113C5.05103 7.7202 11.2529 5.7494 19.3328 5.40161\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M18.0688 23.2403L27.2261 1.95276\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M1.16528 27.5006H41.6231\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M11.9092 48.9042H31.0244\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M30.995 7.85065L29.7721 6.05374C29.7721 6.05374 29.743 5.89434 29.8158 5.85087L31.621 4.63361\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M14.9666 12.8646L16.2769 14.6036C16.2769 14.6036 16.306 14.763 16.2477 14.8064L14.5007 16.1107\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<defs>\n<clipPath id=\"clip0_135_313\">\n<rect width=\"42.6884\" height=\"49.3843\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.793579)\"\/>\n<\/clipPath>\n<\/defs>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span> Method<\/a><a href=\"#recipe-1670-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump-to-section wprm-block-text-smaller\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-icon\" style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><svg width=\"45\" height=\"39\" viewBox=\"0 0 45 39\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M10.6686 21.8716L29.8227 2.69726C30.4248 2.09334 31.4032 2.09334 32.0053 2.69726L42.3726 13.0959C42.9747 13.6999 42.9747 14.6812 42.3726 15.2851L23.2185 34.4595C22.8798 34.7992 22.4471 35.0256 21.9579 35.0823L9.16336 36.8374C8.65535 36.9129 8.22259 36.4788 8.29785 35.9693L10.0477 23.136C10.1041 22.6642 10.3299 22.2113 10.6686 21.8905V21.8716Z\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M26.0786 6.45288L38.6285 19.0219\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M32.0432 13.0204L18.2703 26.8162\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M10.292 22.3622C13.3777 23.0227 16.1248 24.608 18.2509 26.8161C20.3959 29.0053 21.8823 31.8172 22.428 34.9501\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M1.50562 7.94373H11.5342\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M1.73071 2.24432H16.3691\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M1.73071 13.6622H7.77047\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span> Notes<\/a><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-column-gap-40 wprm-column-rows-recipe-900 meadow-main-columns\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 meadow-main-left\">\n      <div id=\"recipe-1670-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-1670-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"1670\" data-servings=\"10\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-internal-container wprm-internal-container-ingredients wprm-expandable-container wprm-expandable-expanded\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-internal-container-toggle\"><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-show\" aria-label=\"Show Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,9.5 8,5 12.5,9.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-hide\" aria-label=\"Hide Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,6.5 8,11 12.5,6.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">basil (packed)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">avocado<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">frozen cauliflower rice<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">frozen spinach<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">nutritional yeast<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">5<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">lemon juice<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">walnuts*<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">minced garlic<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chia seed powder**<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2-3\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Himalayan sea salt<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to taste <\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cracked pepper<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      <div id=\"recipe-1670-equipment\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"1670\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Equipment<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-internal-container wprm-internal-container-equipment wprm-expandable-container wprm-expandable-expanded\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-internal-container-toggle\"><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-show\" aria-label=\"Show Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,9.5 8,5 12.5,9.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-hide\" aria-label=\"Hide Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,6.5 8,11 12.5,6.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><\/div><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Blender<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 meadow-main-right\">\n      <div id=\"recipe-1670-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-1670-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"1670\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Method<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1670-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add all ingredients* to blender and blend until combined and creamy.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n      \n      <div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n      <div id=\"recipe-1670-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">*Wait to add walnuts until after ingredients have been combined and then pulse to create small chopped walnuts if desired for a little bit of chew vs completely creamy consistency.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">**Place 1 tablespoon of chia seeds in a grinder and pulse until fine to create chia seed powder. \u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What&#8217;s your favorite way to enjoy pesto?  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