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Avocado Pasta with Smoky Pecans
Avocado Pasta with Smoky Pecans. This 20 Minute Creamy Avocado Basil Sauce is great over spaghetti or zoodles. Serve with smoky spicy pecans for amazing flavor. Vegan Soyfree Recipe. Can be nutfree.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
3
Calories:
549 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian, Vegan
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti pasta such as
- 1 avocado ripe
- 1 garlic small clove or 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup basil plus additional for garnish, packed
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast
- black pepper or cayenne
- lemon divided, zest of 1/2
Smoky Pecans:
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
- 1 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp paprika sweet
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp oregano
Instructions
- Cook the pasta/spaghetti according to package instructions, Drain.
- Blend the avocado with the rest of the ingredients and zest of quarter of a lemon. add more water as needed. Taste and adjust flavor.
- Make the smoky pecans (or use smoky tempeh , see notes): You can Bake or cook on the stove top: Add oil to the pecans and mix well. Add the spices, mix to coat and bake at 325 degrees F for for 15-20 minutes.Skillet: Add pecans and oil to a skillet over medium heat. Cook for 3 to 4 mins,, stir occasionally to roast. Add the spices and salt and mix in. Cook for half a minute.
- Mix the avocado sauce and pasta. Garnish with the smoky pecans, chopped basil, remaining lemon zest and serve.
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Notes
- To make Smoky Tempeh crumbles: Steam the team for 10 mins, then crumble into pieces. Add oil to a skillet over medium heat. When hot, add rumbled tempeh and cook to brown some edges. Add the spices and toss to coat (add more of all spices depending on the amount of tempeh). Add a tsp of maple syrup and a few drops of lime juice and mix well. Taste and adjust salt, flavor.
- Nutrition is 1 of 3 serves
Nutrition Information
Calories
549kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
594mg
(25%)
Potassium
574mg
(12%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
530IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
10.9mg
(12%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 549
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 549kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 594mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 574mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 530IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 10.9mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.