Artichoke Ribbon Pasta with Asparagus, Snap Peas and Avocado
Serves 6 | Prep Time 10 minutes | Cook Time 15 minutes
Ingredients
• 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2" lengths
• 1 pound pea pods, strings removed
• 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and cut into 1/2" chunks
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 8 ounces Eden Artichoke Ribbons, or any Ribbon Pasta
• 1/4 cup Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Eden Sea Salt
• 1/8 tsp Eden Black Pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
fresh basil or fresh mint
• 1/4 cup organic parmesan, shredded, optional
Directions
Cook asparagus in a medium pot of boiling water for 2 minutes until bright green. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add snap peas, cook 30 seconds and remove. Cut avocado and sprinkle with lemon juice. Cook pasta per package directions. Drain and set aside. Place olive oil, asparagus, snap peas, garlic, salt and pepper in the pasta cooking pot. Cook while tossing for about 2 minutes. Add the cooked pasta, avocado, parsley and cheese. Toss to combine, and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve topped with additional cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 326 calories, 17g fat (45% calories from fat), 9g protein, 37g carbohydrate, 6g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 379mg sodium