Spinach Avocado Pasta

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Ingredients

  • 6 ounces, weight Pasta (any Kind)
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Raw Spinach
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1 whole Small Jalapeno, Seeded And Minced
  • 1 whole Avocado
  • 1/2 whole Lemon, Juiced
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste
  • Lemon Zest, To Garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  2. Add the olive oil to a small skillet over medium heat, and cook the spinach, garlic, and jalapeno until the spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes.
  3. In a food processor, combine the spinach mixture with the avocado, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and pulse until smooth.
  4. Toss with the cooked pasta, and serve with lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and fresh cracked pepper.
  5. Enjoy!
  6. Lightly adapted from Hot Pot Cooking.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

425 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.5g 11% DV
Total Fat 33.3g 43% DV
Carbs 29g 11% DV
Fiber 3.8g 14% DV
Sugar 2.4g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9882.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 533.3mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 161.5mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 42.2mg 47% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 60.5mg 5% DV
Iron 4.3mg 24% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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