Creamy Avocado Kale Pesto Pasta: A Quick & Healthy Recipe
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About Creamy Avocado Kale Pesto Pasta: A Quick & Healthy Recipe
This vibrant Creamy Avocado Kale Pesto Pasta is a healthy and delicious meal ready in minutes! Packed with nutrients from kale, creamy avocado, and crunchy walnuts, this pesto is a flavor powerhouse. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch.The zesty lemon and a hint of chili add brightness and a kick, while the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses provide a delightful richness. This recipe is easily adaptable to your taste – add more chili for extra heat or substitute your favorite nuts for the walnuts.Get ready to impress yourself and your family with this simple yet elegant pasta dish. It's the perfect way to enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Let's get cooking!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep30 minutes
Cook5 minutes
Total35 minutes
Ingredients
For the Pesto
- 3 cup Kale roughly chopped
- 1 ripe Avocados flesh only
- 1/2 cup Walnuts
- 1/2 cup Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Pepper freshly ground, black
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin
- 1 tbsp Chili Paste adjust to taste, green
- 2 clove Garlic
- 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated
For the Pasta
- 1 box Wheat Pasta whole wheat preferred
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
- 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
- 4 cup Water for boiling pasta
Instructions
Prepare the Pasta
- Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
Make the Pesto
- While the pasta cooks, combine kale, avocado, walnuts, lemon juice, black pepper, olive oil, green chili paste, garlic, and Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Combine and Serve
- Add the cooked pasta to a large bowl. Pour the pesto over the pasta and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Serve warm or cold as a pasta salad.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips
- For a richer pesto, add a tablespoon of nutritional yeast.
- If you don't have green chili paste, use a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Toasted walnuts add a deeper flavor to the pesto. Toast them in a dry pan for a few minutes before adding them to the processor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to this recipe, such as cherry tomatoes or roasted red peppers.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 11gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.8gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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Absolutely scrumptious! Thanks for the recipe.
Looks so yummy! Excited to make it.
What a flavorful dish! Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely fantastic! Thanks for the recipe.
What a delicious recipe! Thanks for posting.