SPINACH AVOCADO PASTA
Quick and easy lighter pasta dish. Simple greens added in for flavor and substance. Feel free to add more veggies!
  • CourseMains
  • CuisineVegan, Vegetarian
Servings Prep Time
2people 10
Cook Time
10
Servings Prep Time
2people 10
Cook Time
10
Ingredients
  • 2cups whole wheat pasta(If you’re in the US, try Banza Chickpea Pasta!)
  • 2large handfuls chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 avocado
  • 5 tbsp vegan parmesan cheese(recipe link below)
  • red pepper flakes(to taste)
  • 3tbsp pepitas
  • 2tbsp high quality butter(I use Kerrygold)
  • 1pinch pink Himalayan sea salt(to taste)
  • 1pinch fresh cracked pepper(to taste)
Instructions
  1. Start by boiling the pasta according to the package instructions
  2. If you don’t already have vegan cheese prepped, follow this recipe from Minimalist Baker to create some delicious vegan parmesan cheese: https://minimalistbaker.com/5-ingredient-vegan-parmesan-cheese/
  3. Chop spinach up! This will feel like way too much spinach but once it’s been heated, it will shrink.
  4. Dice up avocado
  5. Once pasta is cooked, drain pasta then add butter. Stir to combine.
  6. After butter is completely melted in. Add salt, pepper, red pepper flakes.
  7. Stir in spinach till it begins to melt
  8. Top with diced avocado and pepitas
  9. Adjust toppings to your liking. Enjoy!