Recipe Description:
2013 Registered Dietitian Recipe Contest Entry.
“For an added kick add jalapeño pepper or cumin to taste.” Recipe courtesy of Clancy of Dallas, PA.
This recipe was submitted by an avocado fan and has not been tested by the Hass Avocado Board. Nutritional Information was provided by recipe creator and has not been confirmed by the Hass Avocado Board.
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Servings:
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Ingredients:
- 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
- 1 cup basil
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp. mild olive oil
- 1/4 cup Romano cheese, grated
- 10 pumpkin seeds (substitute pumpkin seeds, if there is a tree nut allergy, for whole almonds)
- 8 oz. favorite pasta
- salt (to taste)
Instructions:
- Boil pasta to desired tenderness.
- While pasta is cooking, blend the remaining ingredients in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
- When pasta is done, mix with avocado cream sauce. Garnish with basil, pumpkin seeds or coarsely chopped almonds and a slice of avocado. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
6 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (82g)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 230 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 8g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat 1.5g | 8% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | - | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | - | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 4g | - | |
| Cholesterol < 5mg | 1% | |
| Sodium 65mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 31g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars 2g | - | |
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein 7g | - | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 72mg | 6% | |
| Iron 2mg | 10% | |
| Potassium 140mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A 16mcg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C 6mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E 0.78mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K 10mcg | 8% | |
| Thiamin 0.32mg | 25% | |
| Riboflavin 0.23mg | 20% | |
| Niacin 4mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.08mg | 4% | |
| Folate 22mcg DFE | 6% | |
| (0mcg folic acid) | - | |
| Vitamin B12 0.09mcg | 4% | |
| Pantothenic Acid 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Choline 5mg | 0% | |
| Phosphorus 46mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium 10mg | 2% | |
| Zinc 0.34mg | 4% | |
| Selenium 0.99mcg | 2% | |
| Copper 0.06mg | 8% | |
| Manganese 0.06mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
