I made this delicious avocado pesto recently, teamed it up with crudités and was in pesto heaven. Who doesn’t love basil and avocadoes ugh?! And it’s a perfect dip for Summer.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large bunch fresh basil
• 2 ripe avocados
• 3 garlic cloves
• ½ cup walnuts
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ½ teasp salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

• Whizz all in a blender until finely chopped, except the olive oil
• Add olive oil until a smooth paste
• Cover closely with cling film to prevent browning
• Chill well

USES

• Spread on oatcakes
• Toss into courgette noodles
• Top on bruschetta
• Dip with crudités