PCOS Friendly Spinach & Avocado Pesto
This vibrant green sauce is built on ingredients that genuinely pull their weight for hormonal balance — leafy spinach, creamy avocado, and fresh basil come together in a way that feels indulgent but is quietly doing a lot of good. Avocado brings the kind of healthy monounsaturated fats that support stable blood sugar, while spinach adds iron and magnesium, two nutrients that often need a little extra attention. A hit of fresh lemon juice and optional ginger give it brightness and a gentle anti-inflammatory nudge without any added sugar or processed fillers. The whole thing comes together in a blender in just a few pulses, so there's no reason to reach for a store-bought version loaded with preservatives or refined seed oils. It's thick, glossy, and deeply savory — equally at home tossed through zucchini noodles, spread on grain-free crackers, or spooned over roasted vegetables. The tip to press plastic wrap directly onto the surface before storing is a small but smart move that keeps it looking and tasting fresh for days.
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6 servings
- 2 cups packed baby spinach
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and scooped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 2–4 tbsp water, as needed to thin
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the baby spinach, avocado, basil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and ginger (if using) to the bowl of a food processor or blender.
- 2
Pulse 8–10 times until the mixture is roughly broken down and no large pieces remain.
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