Avocado Pesto

Description

Alternative flavored pesto sauce for pastas and rice. This is a fairly light vegetarian dish.

Ingredients

• 1 medium avocados
• ⅓ cups virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• pepper to taste (cayenne or freshly ground black)
• ⅓ cups romano/parmesan cheeses, grated
• 1 tbsp fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp lime juice or undistilled cider vinegar
• water to bring to a cream-like consistency

Procedures

1. Prepare favorite pasta or rice.
2. Process sauce shortly before serving.
3. Split avocado, remove pit and scoop flesh with a spoon.
4. Place in blender or food processor along with other ingredients. Purée.
5. Put puree in a large pan and bring up the heat slowly.
6. Add water as needed to give the sauce a cream-like consistency.
7. Before sauce begins to boil add pasta or rice and fold together.
8. Remove from heat and serve immediately on warmed plates.