Main DishesJuly 06, 2013
Calories
138
Sodium
591mg
24% DV
Fat
12g
19% DV
Protein
1g
2% DV
Carbs
6g
2% DV
Fiber
1g
7% DV
Creamy Avocado Pasta
116
2
1 medium sized ripe Avocado, pitted
1/2 lemon, juiced + lemon zest to garnish
2-3 garlic cloves
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup Fresh Basil (optional)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 servings/6 oz of your choice of pasta
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 lemon, juiced + lemon zest to garnish
2-3 garlic cloves
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup Fresh Basil (optional)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 servings/6 oz of your choice of pasta
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Bring several cups of water to a boil in a medium sized pot. Add in your pasta, reduce heat to medium, and cook until Al Dente, about 8-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the sauce by placing the garlic cloves, lemon juice, and olive oil into a food processor. Process until smooth. Now add in the pitted avocado, basil, and salt. Process until smooth and creamy.
When pasta is done cooking, drain and rinse in a strainer and place pasta into a large bowl. Pour on sauce and toss until fully combined. Garnish with lemon zest, black pepper, and basil. Serve immediately.
Nutritions
Calories
138
Sodium
591mg
24% DV
Fat
12g
19% DV
Protein
1g
2% DV
Carbs
6g
2% DV
Fiber
1g
7% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat1g9%
Polysaturated Fat1g8%
Monosaturated Fat9g59%
Cholesterol0.7800000000000001mg0%
Sodium591mg24%
Potassium109mg3%
Protein1g2%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber1g7%
Sugar1g2%
Vitamin A292IU5%
Vitamin B60.26mg13%
Vitamin C30mg51%
Calcium32mg3%
Iron0.6600000000000001mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.