Protein-rich avocado and basil pesto

This protein-rich avocado and basil pesto is the perfect dip, spread, or sauce for your favorite pasta.

SimplyLevel

10 min.working hours

10 Min

Last updated on 29.12.2025

from Paulina

Ingredients

persons

50 gAvocado
1 small clove of garlic (optional)
22 ghemp seeds or pine nuts
A little pepper and salt
10 gbasil
1 tbsplemon juice
30 gParmesan
20 mlwater (depending on consistency)
A little chili flakes and pepper (to taste)

This protein-rich avocado and basil pesto is the perfect dip, spread, or simply pesto for your favorite pasta. Homemade pesto not only tastes best, but is also rich in nutrients and fiber , and contains healthy fats and less sugar.

Nutritional values per pesto

The nutritional values refer to 1 serving:

344

calories

14 g

protein

6.5 g

carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

preparation

50g avocado | 1 small garlic clove (optional) | 22g hemp seeds or pine nuts | 10g basil | 1 tbsp lemon juice | 30g Parmesan cheese | Approx. 20ml water | Pepper and salt
Blend avocado, garlic, hemp seeds/pine nuts, basil, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese and water into a smooth paste and season with salt and pepper.
Chilli flakes (optional) | Pepper (optional)
Top the pesto with chili flakes and pepper to taste. Enjoy as a spread, dip, or with your favorite pasta. Bon appétit!