15 mins

Avocado and basil pesto pasta

Lunch

Four servings

Nutrition info

• 8 oz spaghetti
• 1 ¼ cups fresh basil
• ¼ cup hemp seeds
• 1 lemon
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 avocado

Directions

• Step 1

  Prepare spaghetti according to package instructions, then drain and return to the pot.

  In this recipe

  • 8 oz spaghetti
• Step 2

  Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, combine basil, hemp seeds, 4 tbsp lemon juice, garlic, pepper and salt. Drizzle in olive oil and scoop the avocado into the mixture; process until creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste. Set aside.

  In this recipe

  • 1 ¼ cups fresh basil
  • ¼ cup hemp seeds
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 avocado
• Step 3

  Add avocado pesto to the spaghetti and toss to coat evenly. Garnish with an extra squeeze of lemon if desired.

  In this recipe

  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 avocado