Vegan Avocado Pesto Pasta
Hello, Avocado! Did you know that avocados contain almost 20 vitamins and minerals? It also contributes to heart health and may support healthy aging and weight management. It also makes food creamy, nutty, and fatty. The good fats though*.
Now onto the recipe.
Boil your pasta until al dente. Blend together your pesto ingredients. Mix together with cooked pasta. Optional: top with diced tomatoes. Enjoy!
Vegan Avocado Pesto Pasta
Yield:
2
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
25 minutes
Easy, super fast to make, and delicious. This vegan and gluten-free recipe utilizes avocado to create a creamy pasta dish that is perfect for a weekday meal.
4.6 Stars (5 Reviews)
Ingredients
- 200 grams of rice pasta, like rotini
- ½ cup basil
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 avocado, ripe
- ¼ cup almonds or pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ lemon, juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Optional:
- tomatoes
- red onions
- cheese
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil and cook pasta according to box instructions, usually 7-10 minutes for al dente pasta. When the pasta is done, reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- Meanwhile, make your pesto. Using an immersion blender or food processor, add almonds, garlic, basil, spinach, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, avocado, salt, and pepper. Blitz until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Add the drained pasta into the pesto and mix together. Add a small amount of pasta water, if needed, to help thin out pesto so that it evenly coats the pasta.
- Taste for salt and pepper. Add in tomatoes, red onions, (vegan) cheese, or other toppings if you desire. Serve immediately.
Notes
- *I am not an expert, but this peer-reviewed article tells me that avocados are amazing for you. Ha ha.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 621
