Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 ripe avocado
  • 2 cups fresh basil (packed)
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 5-6 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instruction

  • Start by cleaning the basil. Take out the leaves from the stem and discard the stems. You will need 2 packed cups of basil leaves. Wash the leaves with water.
  • Cut 2 avocados into half and discard the seeds. Take out the flesh using a spoon and add it to the medium size jar of a blender. Discard the skin.
  • Add the basil leaves, ¼ cup walnuts, 5-6 peeled cloves of garlic, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, salt to taste, 1.4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper, and ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese to the jar of the blender.
  • Blend to make a slightly coarse paste. Scrap the sides of the jar once while blending.
  • Store in a glass container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Use as required.