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Vegan Pesto with Broccoli and Avocado
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5 from 5 votes

Vegan Pesto Pasta with Broccoli and Avocado

A simple and delicious pasta dish that the whole family will love!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Fresh Basil Pesto, Vegan Pesto Pasta
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 286kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients to make Vegan Pesto from scratch

  • 2 cups basil leaves
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • cup yeast flakes
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • A pinch of salt and pepper

Pesto Pasta Ingredients

  • broccoli
  • 1 avocado
  • 350 g pasta
  • yeast flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Instructions to make Vegan Pesto

  • Wash and dry with a paper towel the basil leaves. Add the basil leaves, yeast flakes, pine nuts, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and salt into a food processor or hand blender.
  • Blend until smooth consistency. Adjust to taste with salt.

Instructions to make Pesto Pasta with Broccoli and Avocado

  • Cook the pasta following packet instructions.
  • Cut the broccoli into florets and cook the florets in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain the water and leave to cool.
  • Cut open the avocado, use a spoon to scoop the flesh and cut it into cubes.
  • When the pasta is cooked, drain the water, add the pasta into a big pan and add the pesto sauce, broccoli florets and avocado cubes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Before serving, sprinkle some yeast flakes on the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 856mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1403IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 3mg