Avocado Pasta

Whole grain penne pasta is tossed with a fresh herb and lime sauce and served with sprouts and avocado slices in this vegan-friendly dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 382 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (Optional)
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• ½ (16 ounce) package whole wheat penne

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain and return to pot.

Step 2

Whisk olive oil, lime zest and juice, mint, chives, garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour over hot pasta; add bean sprouts. Toss to coat.

Step 3

Serve topped with avocado slices and more freshly ground black pepper.