Comments on: Avocado Pesto Pasta

By: Mary S

Mary S — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:28:34 +0000

Super easy, super delicious, and super nutritious! I always use sunflower seeds instead of pine nuts or walnuts or, whatever, for extra protein. They’re inexpensive, too. Didn’t bother to toast them. I used the Trader Joe’s brand of roasted and salted sunflower seeds, and therefore skipped the salt in the recipe. I am serving this tomorrow night and will try storing it with a layer of olive oil on top, as I’ve heard that is a way to keep pesto green. Will report back. Thank you, Kate. You are my go-to recipe queen!

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:36:07 +0000

In reply to Darel Atkinson. Hi Darel, the best way to store guacamole or an avocado based dip is to pack it tightly and evenly in a container, and cover it with cling film pressed into the dip or sauce, and then an airtight lid so it is difficult for air to get in. The brown color is just a result of oxidation. I hope this helps!

By: Darel Atkinson

Darel Atkinson — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:01:41 +0000

Looking forward to trying this. My question is this. When I make guacamole and other dips using avocados, the avocado turns brown, regardless of how much lemon or lime juice I add… or how I try to store it in the refrigerator. Does this go brown if I try to use it the next day on toast for example?

By: Kristin A.

Kristin A. — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:53:33 +0000

Delicious and easy weeknight dinner! I ran out of basil but thankfully had some baby spinach on hand and used that. It was great! I might experiment and try it with walnuts next time.

The pesto is also so versatile. I’m tempted to make avocado toast with the leftover pesto tomorrow for brunch, as it’s a nice thicker consistency. Another winner – thank you for your wonderful recipes, Kate!

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:06:25 +0000

In reply to L Col. Hello, do you mean substituting other greens for basil? You can definitely switch up the herbs and incorporate other greens like spinach or arugula if you prefer or that's what you have on hand, or you can search the recipes by ingredient, because I have lots of recipes with all of those.

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:32:28 +0000

In reply to Maureen. Hi Maureen, I am a big fan of Pinch of Yum.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 20:58:41 +0000

Your recipes are all very enjoyable! I think you must try this too though!

By: L Col

L Col — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 01:29:30 +0000

Do you have recipes that substitute basil for sprouts (microgreens), spinach, parsley, cilantro, etc. ???

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 22:29:06 +0000

I just saw this on IG and made it because I had all of the ingredients. INCREDIBLE! It tastes like a summer garden! It’s now my go to pesto recipe.

By: DotD

DotD — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 19:34:36 +0000

In reply to Kathryne Taylor. Thanks! It's such a great way to use up all the scapes from my garlic bed!