RECIPE: Avocado Pasta

INGREDIENTS: 

• 1 medium avocado

• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• lemon zest

• 1-3 cloves garlic 

• 1/4 cup fresh basil

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• Your choice of sautéed veggies: mushrooms, zucchini, asparagus, kale, broccoli are all good choices

• 2 servings cooked pasta (Try brown rice, quinoa or whole wheat pasta.)

• Optional: grated mozzarella cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Put garlic, lemon juice & olive oil in a blender. Process until smooth. 
2. Add avocado and basil. Process until smooth and creamy. 
3. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
4. Sauté vegetables. 
5. Combine, garnish with lemon zest, and serve immediately. 
6. Optional: top with a small amount of grated mozzarella 
7. Note: Because the avocado mixture is not cooked, the whole dish cools quickly. 

Recipe & photo submitted by Maggie W.