🥑 Quick Recipe: Pasta with Avocado Cream and Vegetables
1. Cooking Pasta and Vegetables 🥕
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Cook the legume pasta in boiling salted water according to the cooking times.
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Meanwhile, steam vegetables (e.g., broccoli, carrots, green beans, courgettes) until tender but still crunchy.
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Reserve a generous ladle of the pasta cooking water before draining.
2. Preparation of the Avocado Cream 🥣
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In a blender, combine the pulp of a ripe avocado , the juice of half a lemon , a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil , a pinch of salt and pepper .
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Blend until smooth. If it's too thick, add a little water (or cooking water) until you reach the desired consistency. You can also add basil or mint leaves for a touch of extra flavor.
3. Assembly and Stirring ✨
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Drain the pasta and transfer it to a large bowl.
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Add the avocado cream and mix well to coat the pasta evenly.
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Add the steamed vegetables and stir gently to distribute them.
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If necessary, add a little of the pasta cooking water to make the sauce creamier.
4. Service 🍽️
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Serve immediately, garnished with an extra pinch of pepper, chopped parsley, or seeds (e.g. sesame or sunflower).
