Citrus Avocado Pesto

Time

Yield

2 cups

Ingredients

Ingredients

3 medium, very ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and chopped
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. fresh orange juice
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 tsp. sea salt

Instructions

Combine the avocados, lemon juice, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and salt in a blender and blend until smooth. Store in a glass container with plastic wrap pressed closely to the top of the pesto to prevent browning.

Author's Comments

Works as a wonderful vegetable dip for chips, crackers, bread, or crudité.

Reprinted from:
The Great American Detox Diet: 8 Weeks to Weight Loss and Well-Being by Alex Jamieson. (June 2005; $23.95US/$35.95CAN; 1-59486-231-1) Copyright © Alexandra Jamieson. Permission granted by Rodale, Inc., Emmaus, PA 18098. Available wherever books are sold or directly from the publisher by calling (800) 848-4735 or visit their website at www.rodalestore.com.

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