Monday, February 6, 2012

Veggies...not just for vegetarians anymore

Here's a delicious recipe for an easy vegetarian dish... Adapted from Cassey Ho of blogilates tv's version of this recipe!
What you need:
Angel hair spaghetti (I prefer whole wheat)
1 avocado
Juice of 1 lemon
Basil ( fresh or dry)
Tbs of water
Salt and pepper
Olive oil
1 cup onion ( red or white)
2-3 cloves garlic
Beans! ( I used edamame, but black would work)
1 diced tomato
Jalapeño (optional, but recommended )

Alright. 1st you want to cook your spaghetti, it shouldn't take long, you can do everything else while waiting for your water to boil.
Put your avocado, lemon, water, and basil in a food processor and blend until smooth, season with salt and pepper.
In a frying pan,drizzle olive oil, and sauté garlic ( crushed) onion, beans, jalapeño and any other vegetables you like. Red bell peppers would be good in this as well! Once it's all sizzling and pretty much cooked, add chopped tomato.
By now your spaghetti should be done, just mix everything together, and enjoy!

Health: Avocados are high in fat, but it's a natural fat that is really good for your hair, and keeping skin supple!
Beans are protein and will keep you full longer, And whole wheat pasta will give your body complex carbs for a healthy energy. Add the mixed benefit of your veggies, and you've got an extremely nutritious meal!!






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