Want to impress your date? Try this recipe. It’s easy, fast, and it will knock her off her feet (don’t worry girls, it will impress him, too!). This California spin on an Italian classic is delicious, healthy and perfect for a night in. Combine this with some garlic bread, a small salad (if you’re feeling particularly energetic), a bottle of wine and you will be one lucky guy!
AVOCADO PESTO PASTA
Prep. Time: 30 min.
Cook: 1 package of brown rice pasta in a sauce pan
let pasta cook on stove for ten minutes
Mix: (in a food processor or blender)
1 bunch fresh basil
½ cup pine nuts
2 avocados
2 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic
sea salt
pepper
Combine: Pesto with pasta in a large bowl
Add: A few gloves of fresh basil
Sea salt & black pepper
Nutritional Benefits of the main ingredients:
Avocados:
– High in Vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps protect our body from many chronic diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes
– Certain nutrients are absorbed better when eaten with avocados, such as lycopene and beta-carotene
– High in monounsaturated fat (good fat) which helps keep your heart healthy and lower cholesterol
Basil:
– Contains essential oils that help reduce inflammation in the body
– High in Vitamin A and beta-carotene, which help protect against premature aging and various diseases.
– Stimulates the immune system
Pine Nuts:
– High in monounsaturated fats, which among many benefits lowers bad cholesterol and raises good cholesterol
– Contains essential fatty acid (pinolenic acid) which can improve weight loss by curbing appetite
– Excellent source of B vitamins which play a major role in metabolism
ENJOY!
