Caffeine Free Spinach & Avocado Pesto

This vibrant green pesto is creamy, bright, and packed with fresh flavor — the kind of sauce that makes you want to put it on absolutely everything. Ripe avocado takes the place of the usual heavy parmesan base, giving the pesto a luxuriously smooth texture without any dairy, while baby spinach and fresh basil layer in that deep, herbaceous color and taste. A hit of lemon juice keeps things lively and helps slow the natural browning that avocado can bring, and the optional fresh ginger adds a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little unexpected in the best way. For anyone keeping an eye on caffeine, this is a genuinely worry-free sauce — every ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants, no label-checking required. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting, and the whole thing comes together in just a few pulses and a slow drizzle of olive oil. Spoon it over pasta, swipe it on toast, toss it with roasted vegetables, or use it as a dip — it's the kind of versatile, feel-good recipe that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation.

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