Avocado Pesto Pasta (Vegan)
Avocado Pesto Pasta is luxuriously creamy without using any oil, dairy, or nuts. This quick vegan recipe is delicious served hot or at room temperature.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 530kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box pasta of your choice (12-16 ounces), (I used gluten-free penne)
- 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 avocado, seed and skin removed
- 1 cup fresh basil, thick stems removed
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
- salt , to taste
- cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile prepare the pesto sauce by processing the garlic, avocado, basil, lemon juice, hemp seeds, nutritional yeast, and salt. Pulse and scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl as needed. Do not overprocess; keep the sauce a little chunky so that you can see specks of basil. Taste and add salt, as needed.
- Add the pesto to the pasta and toss well to combine. Top with cherry tomatoes before serving, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Leftover pasta can be covered and refrigerated for a day or two. Leftovers are best enjoyed at room temperature. However, this recipe is best enjoyed immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 7.8mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2.6mg