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    Creamy Avocado Pasta

    Published:Apr 28, 2021· Modified: Nov 5, 2021 by Keri Bevan

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    Learn how to make avocado pasta with this quick and easy recipe! All you need is your favorite pasta and a handful of ingredients to whip up this fresh, vibrant vegan dinner.

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    Avocado is really having its moment in the spotlight, isn't it? Rightfully so too! This creamy, grassy fruit (yes, it's a fruit!) is the perfect dairy free substitute for dishes that call for butter or cream sauces. So, if you're in the avocado toast camp like me, you're going to love this avocado pasta recipe. And what's not to love about a midweek meal that comes to together in under 15 minutes?

    Pasta With Avocado Sauce Ingredients:

    • Pasta: I chose spaghetti for this recipe because its long thin strands get coated with the creamy sauce, making this dish oh so buttery and slurpable. I love this article on how to choose the right pasta for the right sauce.
    • Avocado: Of course! Make sure your avocados are ripe for the creamiest pesto possible. It should yield to gentle, but firm pressure. It will feel slightly soft, but not mushy.
    • Basil: Basil is a key ingredient here. It’s subtly sweet, yet peppery flavor gives this pesto its oomph. I like basil so much that I buy plants and keep them on my windowsill all year round.
    • Sunflower Seeds: Typically pesto is made with pine nuts, but I’ve used sunflower seeds in this recipe. Soaking them beforehand will ensure that your pesto is as creamy as possible (see the recipe below for instructions.)
    • Lemon: Lemon is avocado’s favorite sidekick – the acid keeps the its flesh from turning brown. Plus, lemon’s zesty taste contribution can’t be underestimated!
    • Garlic: Is pesto really pesto without garlic?
    • Chilli Pepper Flakes: Adds a nice pop of heat. Adjust the amount depending on how much heat you like. I’ve written the recipe so that the heat is a nice background note, but not too overwhelming.
    • Olive Oil: Use an extra-virgin olive oil for the best taste.
    • Salt and Pepper: Seasoning your food properly magically transforms it. Don’t skip it!
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    Method:

    For a full visual tutorial on making avocado pesto, have a look at my recipe here.

    1. The first step is to soak the sunflower seeds in a small cup of boiling water. Soak them for about 10 minutes, while you get on with chopping the rest of your ingredients.
    2. Now, drain and rinse the sunflower seeds and put everything into a food processor and mix until a everything is blended and creamy.
    3. Add water a tablespoon at a time to thin to your desired consistency. That’s it. Now tuck in and enjoy!
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    Recipe

    Avocado crema

    Vegan Avocado Crema

    Keri Bevan
    This avocado crema recipe packs a huge flavor punch! It's delicious on pasta, tacos, quesadillas and veggie burgers. Plus it's super easy to make and it's suitable for vegans and nut allergy sufferers.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course dips, Sauces
    Cuisine American, Mediterranean
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 280 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 avocado
    • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
    • 2 clove garlic minced
    • 1 cup basil
    • 1 lemon zest and juice
    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon chilli pepper flakes
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Soak the sunflower seeds in a cup of boiled water for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse.
    • Combine all the ingredients except the water in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
    • Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

    Notes

    1. You should try to use avocado crema immediately, but it will stay fresh in the fridge for up to four hours. However, be aware that fresh avocado starts to turn brown the longer it's exposed to air.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gSodium: 296mgPotassium: 339mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 399IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Erin

      August 12, 2021 at 9:38 pm

      Is it me or is the recipe missing the avocado?

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      • Keri Bevan

        August 13, 2021 at 11:34 am

        Oh wow!!!Thank you so much for telling me. It is indeed missing from the recipe card. So sorry. I have just added it. You only need one. I hope it worked for you.

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