Pasta With Spicy Avocado Pesto
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetables, Dairy | Vegetarian | Main course, Pasta*, Quick dishe, Side dishes, Vegetarian* | 1 | Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 12 | oz | Pasta, per VT: angel hair |
| 2 | Avocados, or 3 small | |
| 3 | Cloves garlic, chopped | |
| 3 | T | Lemon juice |
| 2 1/2 | oz | Cilantro, about 1c packed |
| 1/3 | c | Grated Parmesan cheese |
| 1/4 | t | Jims Red Savina powder |
INSTRUCTIONS
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Meanwhile, prepare pesto by combining avocados, garlic, lemon juice, cilantro, and Chile Powder in food processor. Process until smooth, about 1 minute. Drain pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl. Pour pesto over pasta; toss well. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving. Makes 8 servings. Cal 152 / Prot 4g / Fat 8g / Carb 16g / Chol .7mg / Sod 3gmg / Fiber 3g Recipe by: Vegetarian Times (July 94) with modification Posted to CHILE-HEADS DIGEST by Imildur@aol.com on Nov 25, 1998, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 184
Calories From Fat: 88
Total Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 29.3mg
Sodium: 549.9mg
Potassium: 486.3mg
Carbohydrates: 10.6g
Fiber: 2.3g
Sugar: 1.5g
Protein: 15g