Description
A vibrant and creamy vegan Green Goddess Pasta made with fresh herbs, avocado, and a zesty lemony twist. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz pasta of choice
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chives
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup water (as needed for consistency)
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, basil, parsley, chives, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the green goddess sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this dish gluten-free.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- You can add sautéed vegetables or plant-based protein for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg