Pasta with Broccoli and Avocado

Quickly prepared pasta is an excellent solution for lunch or dinner during the week when we often lack time. And when we want to eat something healthy, avocado and broccoli are great choices. With simple additions like olive oil, lemon juice, and spices, we create a nutritious and very tasty meal that we will surely reach for more than once.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 5 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 20 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 200 g Pasta, Macaroni

  • 1 piece Broccoli, fresh

  • 1 piece Avocado, fresh

  • 2 spoons Oil, olive

  • pieces Salt, table

  • pieces Juice, lemon

  • pieces Spices, chili powder

Steps

  1. Place a pot with a larger amount of water for cooking pasta on the stove. Just before the water boils, add salt to increase the boiling power. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for the time indicated on the package.

  2. Clean the broccoli, wash it, and divide it into larger florets, which you add to the pot with the pasta during the last four minutes of cooking. Drain the cooked pasta and broccoli.

  3. Cut the avocado in half lengthwise, remove the pit, then use a spoon to scoop out the flesh from the skin. Mash half of the avocado with a fork, and cut the other half into chunks.

  4. Heat a little olive oil in a pan. Add the mashed avocado and the drained pasta along with the broccoli. Mix well and season to taste with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Finally, mix in the avocado chunks. Remove the pan from the heat and serve the pasta on plates. If desired, drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of ground chili. Serve.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 277.33 kcal
  • Fat: 11.11 g
    • Saturated Fat: 1.33 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36.67 g
    • Sugars: 0.89 g
  • Protein: 6.67 g
  • Fiber: 4 g

Advice

You can also add minced garlic to the pasta, which is quickly sautéed in heated olive oil.