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Arugula, Avocado, and Spinach Pesto

A thick and creamy pesto that has no nuts and no dairy! Rich and creamy avocado mixed together with spinach, arugula, garlic, and lemon juice to make a great sauce for pasta, pizzas, or grilled meats.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 10 Ounces

Ingredients

  • 1 Clove Garlic minced
  • 1/2 Shallot roughly chopped
  • Juice from 1 Lemon
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Arugula
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Spinach
  • 1 Avocado slightly smashed
  • 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Add the garlic and shallot to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
  2. Add in the spinach and arugula. Pulse until finely chopped.
  3. Add lemon juice and avocado. Pulse until chopped. Stream in olive oil. You may need more or less depending on how thick you want it. Keep pureeing until the mixture is nice and smooth.
  4. A pinch of salt and fresh cracked pepper should be mixed in to bring it all together.
  5. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container with a layer of olive oil on top to keep it fresh and green. Recipe can be easily doubled