Creamy Avocado Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 medium, ripe avocado
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• lemon zest
• 2-3 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh basil (optional)
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

Place garlic cloves, lemon juice, and olive oil into a food processor. Process until smooth. Add the pitted avocado, basil, and salt. Process until smooth and creamy.

Serves about 3 if mixed with pasta, can also be used as a sandwich spread.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (based on 3 servings)

Calories: 162

Protein: 1 g

Fat: 16 g

Carbohydrate: 6 g

Fiber: 3 g

Sodium: 392 mg

Potassium: 258 mg

Phosphorus: 30 mg