Avocado Salsa Verde Pasta
Avocado Salsa Verde Pasta
A delightful twist on a traditional pasta dish. Cilantro, basil, and lime juice are just some of the delicious ingredients that give this chilled meal its zing.
Serving size: 2.5 tbsp
PROTEIN per serving: 0.8 g*
CALORIES per serving: 177 kcal
Total FAT per serving: 6 g
Total CARBS per serving: 29 g
Number of servings: 8 to 10
Time to prepare: 30 minutes
* Protein amount may vary depending on the brands of the products that are used.
Ingredients
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1 medium ripe-but-firm avocado, peeled and pitted
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2 scallions, white and green portions, chopped
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3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
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3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
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2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
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1/4 cup fresh lemon or lime juice
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3 tbsp liquid non-dairy creamer
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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8 oz low-protein pasta of choice
Instructions
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In a blender or food processor, puree the avocado, scallions, cilantro, basil, parsley, lemon juice, creamer, and oil until smooth.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Boil pasta in salted and oiled water according to package directions. Drain and add to salsa in a large bowl. Chill until ready to serve cold.
