Spicy Haitian-Style Vegetable Pasta with Avocado Sauce

A vibrant and healthy dish, this Spicy Haitian-Style Vegetable Pasta is designed to excite your taste buds while keeping your nutritional goals in mind. Bursting with fresh vegetables like red bell peppers, zucchini, and spinach, this recipe offers a colorful medley that not only enhances the flavor but also boosts the overall health benefits. The creamy avocado sauce adds a delicious richness, providing healthy fats without any dairy, making it perfect for those looking to find freedom with food.


Quick and simple to prepare, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights yet sophisticated enough to impress any dinner guest. With the perfect balance of spicy cayenne pepper and zesty lime juice, it's a delightful way to explore new ingredients and flavors that celebrate Haitian cuisine. This pasta dish supports physical fitness by incorporating whole wheat pasta for complex carbohydrates and a variety of veggies for vitamins and minerals, ensuring you feel both satisfied and nourished. Whether you're a novice in the kitchen or an experienced cook, this recipe is versatile and customizable to fit your flavor preferences while helping you discover the joys of cooking healthy meals at home.

Overview

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

25 min

Yield

4 servings

Serving Size

1 cup (400 grams)

Whole Wheat Pasta

Uncooked

Recommended Brand: Barilla

8 ounces

Olive Oil

2 tablespoons

Garlic

Minced

3 cloves

Red Bell Pepper

Diced

1 cup

Zucchini

Sliced

1 medium

Spinach

Fresh

2 cups

Avocado

Pitted and peeled

1 ripe

Lime Juice

2 tablespoons

Cilantro

Chopped

1/4 cup

Cayenne Pepper

Or to taste

1/2 teaspoon

Salt

Or to taste

1 teaspoon

Steps

 
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Nutrition Facts

Calories per Serving

350

Total Fat

17g

Saturated Fat

2g

Trans Fat

0g

Monounsaturated Fat

12g

Polyunsaturated Fat

3g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

320mg

Total Carbohydrates

42g

Dietary Fiber

9g

Soluble Fiber

3g

Insoluble Fiber

6g

Total Sugars

3g

Added Sugars

0g

Sugar Alcohols

0g

Protein

10g

Calcium

40mg

Iron

2.5mg

Potassium

600mg

Vitamin A

500mcg

Vitamin C

25mg

Phosphorus

200mg

This recipe was crafted to avoid the following ingredients:
Asparagus