SPRING PASTA for AVOCADO CONTEST ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŒฟ

in #vegan โ€ข 7 years ago (edited)

Hello My Dearest Foodies,

Spring is still few weeks away, at least here in Canada; nevertheless, I decided to post this recipe for the AVOCADO CONTEST initiated by wonderful @deliciousplants.

I actually made this recipe last year at the end of spring, but I remember like it was yesterday. It was such a beautiful sunny afternoon and I had to move the table into shade to do the photo shoot. Now, when I am looking at these photos I feel the warmth with soft breeze coming trough. Not to forget the the aroma of delicious pasta, lol.

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As I said many times before, I am an avocado addict and I cannot imagine my life without them. I love to eat them just the way they are with a pinch of pink salt and other veggies, but sometimes I get creative and I whip up a recipe that may be little bit unorthodox; at least for most people, but not for us vegans, lol. This recipe is a perfect example of that, while I am using some of my favorite ingredients, including avocado. It really turned out delicious and I highly recommend you to try.

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SPRING PASTA
Fusilli Avocado - Arugula Pesto
Vegan โ€“ Gluten Fee
Author: Lenaโ€™s Vegan Living

INGREDIENTS for 4
โ€ข Brown rice Fusilli 12 oz 340 g (or pasta of your choice, follow the cooking instruction on the package)
โ€ข Organic Arugula 2 cups packed
โ€ข Avocado 1
โ€ข Juice from ยฝ lemon
โ€ข Garlic powder to taste
โ€ข Nutritional yeast ยผ cup
โ€ข Himalayan pink salt to taste
โ€ข Cayenne pepper to taste
โ€ข Water ยผ cup (you may add more if needed)
โ€ข Cherry Tomatoes 2 cups cut in half (raw, or oven roasted)
โ€ข Olive oil 2tsp

PROCESS
โ€ข In a food processor, blend all the ingredients (except tomatoes) until completely smooth.
โ€ข In a large bowl, mix thoroughly with your cooked pasta.
โ€ข Top with tomatoes and few arugula leaves and serve.

OVEN ROASTED TOMATOES
โ€ข Preheat the oven to 400 F.
โ€ข Place your tomato halves into casserole dish.
โ€ข Add salt, garlic powder and olive oil.
โ€ข Roast for 15 minutes.

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BON APPETIT THANK YOU FOR VISITING ๐Ÿ’ ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ‡
MORE RECIPES AVAILABLE AT Lena's Vegan Living Blog
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Your dishes always look so vibrant and yum!

Thank you so much Amy, you are so sweet........I am glad you like it ๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ’–๐ŸŒธ

Wow, it looks delicious and healthy. You want to sit down and eat right away ... Thanks for the great recipe ... very inspiring ...

Thank you so much for stopping by, I ma glad you like it ๐Ÿ˜Š

Ohh Lena, what a wonderful entry again!!! Congratulations!! I love it :)

Thank you so much Sweetie, I am happy you like it ๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ’–๐ŸŒธ

Fresh and delicious! I can smell the pesto from here! ๐ŸŒบ๐Ÿ’—๐ŸŒธ

Thank you so much Dear Maru, I am glad you like it ๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ’–๐ŸŒธ

Ohhh! This pasta looks so tasty! Always the healthy food with the beautiful Lena!!!!

Thank you so much Dear @creativewoman you are so sweet ๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ’–๐ŸŒธ

Looks really good and super easy to make (which I LOOOVEEE).

Thank you so much Dana, I am glad you like it ๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ’–๐ŸŒธ

It is hard not to gobble up avocados as soon as they are ripe as is, but this looks like it would be worth putting one aside. ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿฅ‘

I know exactly what you mean Dear @plantstoplanks, that's why I don't make this type of food too often, but when I do it's worth it, lol. Thank you so much for stopping by ๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ’–๐ŸŒธ

I have the same problem with dates! ๐Ÿคฃ

Oh. yes, me too, lol

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Thanks for your entry in the #AvacoadoContest! It looks so delicious and the pictures are beautiful ๐Ÿ’š

This is the perfect pasta for the warm sunny days we have here in South Africa now. โ˜€๏ธ I haven't seen Aragula where I live, what could I substitute for it, maybe spinach? ๐ŸŒฑ

You are in Africa, wow! I am coming over now lol.

Thank you so much @deliciousplants I am glad you like it and yes you can substitute with spinach and I would also add basil, if you can. I have another recipe with Zoodles with that spinach/basil pesto. I guess I better post that one for you too tomorrow ๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ’–๐ŸŒธ