This easy vegan avocado sauce brings bright flavor to pasta, burgers, dipped veggies, and so much more. A quick and easy four ingredient recipe.
recipe originally published August 24, 2015
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Quick and easy avocado pasta sauce
You can quickly make this easy vegan avocado sauce in the time is takes to boil pasta noodles. Bright color and vibrant flavor are the bragging rights to this easy four ingredient recipe.
Ingredient variations
Adding some flavor to this easy avocado sauce is as easy as roasting a couple peppers.
- Hatch chile – add one or two fire roasted chiles (or a small 4 ounce can) for a tangy zip!
- Chipotle – for a spicy heat, add several chipotle peppers and blend. (this makes a great dip for tortilla chips!)
How to serve avocado sauce
So many dishes are a natural for this easy avocado sauce. We use it often for a cool texture layer.
- Smoky White Bean Chili – the Hatch chile flavored version is a cool contrast to a bowl of spicy chili.
- Easy Black Bean Burgers – sauce or dip any burger you’d stack sliced avocado on!
- Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad – the sauce for this tasty summer staple is inspired by this basic avocado sauce recipe.
More vegan avocado recipes
- Avocado Kale Florentine
- Mango Edamame Quinoa Salad
- Buffalo Chickpea Baked Avocado
- Sweet and Savory Summer Roll
- Avocado Toast – five ways!
- Buffalo Jackfruit Noodle Rolls
- Sunrise Stack Breakfast Sandwich
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Easy Avocado Sauce
This easy vegan avocado sauce brings bright flavor to pasta, burgers, dipped veggies, and so much more. A quick and easy four ingredient recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- juice of 1 lemon (2-3 tablespoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan salt
- 1/3 cup water (more by the tablespoon, as needed)
Instructions
- Slice avocado in half lengthwise. Carefully remove the pit and discard.
- Using a spoon, scoop the whole avocado from the peel, discard peel.
- Add avocado, fresh basil, lemon juice, salt and 1-2 tablespoons water to a blender jar. Blend at high speed until completely smooth, including basil leaves. Add additional water by the tablespoon as needed.
- Enjoy over fresh cooked pasta, on a veggie burger or wrap, or as a dip for vegetables.
Notes
dairy, egg, gluten, oil, and nut free, vegan recipe
Ingredient variations
Hatch chile - add one or two fire roasted chiles (or a small 4 ounce can) for a tangy zip!
Chipotle - for a spicy heat, add several chipotle peppers and blend. (this makes a great dip for tortilla chips!)
How to serve this sauce
Smoky White Bean Chili - the Hatch chile flavored version is a cool contrast to a bowl of spicy chili.
Easy Black Bean Burgers - sauce or dip any burger you'd stack sliced avocado on!
Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad - the sauce for this tasty summer staple is inspired by this basic avocado sauce recipe.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
3Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 102Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 136mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 5gSugar: 0gProtein: 2g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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oh Holland says
Not much of a cook, but I *can* stir, and this is a delectable, doable dish for the likes of me. I even bought a basil plant today with this recipe in mind.
Sippitysup says
The versatility of avocados never ceases to amaze me! GREG
Trish says
Oh my goodness this sounds KILLER! Love the addition of the herbs. 🙂
Tracy says
Made this tonight – everyone loved it,including the very non veg son! Thanks for another great recipe!
Kristina Sloggett says
awesome, Tracy – so happy everyone liked it, that’s a win!
Lucy says
I was just sent a copy of this cookbook! I can’t wait to try some of the recipes. This one looks delicious!
Kristina Sloggett says
you’ll love the book, Lucy! and yes, this one will definitely be a repeat often here, so easy!
Elle says
This looks simple and fabulous. Definitely trying this sauce! Thanks.
Kristina Sloggett says
enjoy, Elle! we are loving this one!
Julia says
I love that you used avocado in this pasta. That is such a great idea and I bet it adds a creamy texture!
Kristina Sloggett says
very nice texture, Julia! and so flavorful…
Bianca says
I got Kathy’s book to review as well, and I can’t wait to get started. Probably definitely making the carrot dogs! This sauce sounds great. What kind of pasta did you use? It looks so fun!
Kristina Sloggett says
I will be making those dang dogs soon 😉 the pasta… I don’t even recall what the name of the noodle shape is, it was a fun one from our local market. kinda like a penne with a curly edge to it!
Joanie @ Zagleft says
I love lighter sauces with pasta, especially this time of the year. This pesto sounds so easy and looks so creamy and delicious.
Kristina Sloggett says
SO easy, Joanie! the pasta took longer to cook 😉 and yep, this is a perfect dish for still summer (YES we are STILL in summer, HA!).
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Vegas is going to love you. I swear she’d eat pasta for every meal if she could. Not that I’d ever kick it out of bed…
Kristina Sloggett says
I would too, Vegas. I. would. too.