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    Avocado Pasta

    Published: Feb 15, 2012 ยท Updated: Aug 24, 2022 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    A delicious & quick recipe to make for lunch or dinner - leftovers aren't as pretty but they still taste great

    Here is a delicious & quick recipe to make for lunch or dinner:

    Avocado Lemon Pasta

    A delicious & quick recipe to make for lunch or dinner - leftovers aren't as pretty but they still taste great
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 4 oz whole grain pasta I used spaghetti
    • 1 medium avocado pitted & peeled
    • 1 small lemon juiced
    • 2 cloves garlic chopped
    • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley cilantro, or basil
    • ยผ teaspoon kosher salt
    • pinch ground black pepper
    • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken breast or chickpeas, rinsed & drained {optional}
    • 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast {optional}

    Instructions

    • Bring a pot of water to a boil, and add pasta. Follow package directions, omitting salt & fat, and cook until al dente.
    • Meanwhile, add the remaining ingredients to a mini food processor. Process until smooth. Taste & adjust seasonings as needed.
    • When pasta is cooked, drain, do not rinse, & return to pot. Add the avocado mixture to the pasta, and toss until it is completely coated. If desired, top with chicken, chickpeas, Parmesan cheese, and/or nutritional yeast. Serve & Enjoy!
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo
    Nutrition Facts
    Avocado Lemon Pasta
    Serving Size
     
    0.5 recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    461
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    22
    g
    34
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    25
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    56
    mg
    19
    %
    Sodium
     
    434
    mg
    19
    %
    Potassium
     
    744
    mg
    21
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    41
    g
    14
    %
    Fiber
     
    11
    g
    46
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    27
    g
    54
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    551
    IU
    11
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    45
    mg
    55
    %
    Calcium
     
    105
    mg
    11
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Based on recipes from Oh She Glows, Two Peas and Their Pod, & PreventionRD. It's recommended to eat it the same day it is prepared, but I have eaten this as leftovers. It isn't as pretty (the avocado turns kind of dark green), but it still tastes just as delicious!

    Meme

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    1. Tiffany says

      February 15, 2012 at 12:15 pm

      Sounds like a great recipe! I've eaten leftover avocado dishes before too and you're right - they aren't pretty ๐Ÿ˜‰ But they taste just fine.

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    2. Nicole, RD says

      February 15, 2012 at 1:21 pm

      I need to make this again...so good! And so healthy! Glad you loved it ๐Ÿ™‚

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